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Emergency Plans for Animals: Disaster Protection

New rules require businesses and research facilities dealing with animals to have emergency plans in place for disasters. This aims to ensure animal safety and care, and reduce the burden on emergency services and volunteers during crises.
Key points
Businesses and research facilities must develop emergency plans for animals, covering evacuation, shelter, supplies, and veterinary care.
These plans must be reviewed and updated annually, with personnel trained in their implementation.
The goal is better protection for animals in emergencies like fires, outages, or natural disasters.
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Print number: 117_HR_1442
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Process start date: 2021-02-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PREPARED Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1442.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Businesses and research facilities must develop emergency plans for animals, covering evacuation, shelter, supplies, and veterinary care.
  • These plans must be reviewed and updated annually, with personnel trained in their implementation.
  • The goal is better protection for animals in emergencies like fires, outages, or natural disasters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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