HB5041: Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023 Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to expand and improve the enforcement capabilities of the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
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The Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023 amends the Animal Welfare Act to strengthen the Attorney General's ability to enforce animal protection laws. The Animal Welfare Act is the main federal law regulating treatment of animals in research, zoos, and other settings. This bill expands the Attorney General's enforcement powers and tools to better protect animals. The bill was introduced in the House and is currently awaiting review.
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Guy Reschenthaler
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (219)
Mike Quigley
Vern Buchanan
Daniel Goldman
Zoe Lofgren
Brian Fitzpatrick