Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 9/19/2023
Actions
- 2023-09-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- 2023-07-27Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2023-07-27Introduced in House
- 2023-07-27Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-27 (00)
Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023 or the Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- Mike Quigley (D-IL)
- Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
- Daniel Goldman (D-NY)
- ZOE LOFGREN (D-CA)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Raul Ruiz (D-CA)
- Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
- Yadira Caraveo (D-CO)
- Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Mike Levin (D-CA)
- Daniel Meuser (R-PA)
- Mike Carey (R-OH)
- Jill Tokuda (D-HI)
- Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
- Henry Johnson (D-GA)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)
Subjects
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Civil actions and liability
- Licensing and registrations
- Retail and wholesale trades
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