S. 4205 — what changed

Definitions— In this section:

Administrator— The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Working group— The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b).

Working group— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group.

Membership— The working group shall consist of—

not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management;

not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management;

not less than 2 representatives from academia;

not less than 2 veterinary experts;

not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters;

representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and

any other members determined necessary by the Administrator.

Duties— The working group shall—

encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and

review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.