118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5041Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to expand and improve the enforcement capabilities of the Attorney General, and for other purposes.

Animals
Introduced Jul 27, 2023
Last action Sep 19, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jul 27, 2023
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Referred
Sep 19, 2023
Agriculture
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill modifies enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act, including by allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring civil actions against violators of the act for appropriate relief, such as removing animals, revoking violators' licenses, or issuing civil penalties. DOJ must use the penalties to pay for the temporary care for animals pending the disposition of civil or criminal proceedings that allege violations of the act with respect to such animals.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Sep 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.