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Strengthening Animal Protection: Increased Attorney General Powers

This act aims to strengthen animal protection by increasing the Attorney General's powers in enforcing animal welfare regulations. This means individuals and businesses dealing with animals will face stricter oversight and harsher penalties for violations, potentially impacting the availability and cost of certain animal-related products or services. It also introduces the possibility of animal forfeiture and significant financial penalties.
Key points
The Attorney General gains new powers to bring civil actions against those violating animal welfare laws, including imposing penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
Animals subjected to violations can be seized and forfeited to the United States, with care costs potentially charged to the responsible parties.
The act allows fines and penalties to be used to cover the costs of temporary care for seized animals.
It requires the Department of Agriculture and the Attorney General to establish an agreement for timely information sharing on serious animal welfare violations.
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Print number: 118_HR_5041
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5041.

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 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Attorney General gains new powers to bring civil actions against those violating animal welfare laws, including imposing penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
  • Animals subjected to violations can be seized and forfeited to the United States, with care costs potentially charged to the responsible parties.
  • The act allows fines and penalties to be used to cover the costs of temporary care for seized animals.
  • It requires the Department of Agriculture and the Attorney General to establish an agreement for timely information sharing on serious animal welfare violations.
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. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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