Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1442
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PREPARED Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 26, 2021
Overview
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Introduced
Feb 26, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 8, 2021
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Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1442
Congress
117
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters Act or the PREPARED Act

This bill establishes requirements governing the care of animals by entities, such as zoos, in emergencies or disasters. Specifically, the bill requires each research facility, dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, and carrier to develop and follow a contingency plan to provide for the humane handling, treatment, transportation, housing, and care of their animals in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Text (1)
February 26, 2021
Actions (3)
04/08/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
02/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
02/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:01 PM