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S 1538119th CongressIntroduced
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 30, 2025
Agriculture & FoodCivil Rights & Justice
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 strengthens enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act by expanding the Attorney General's authority to pursue civil actions, impose penalties, and coordinate with the Secretary of Agriculture through a memorandum of understanding.
Key Points
- 1Grants the Attorney General power to bring civil actions for violations, including injunctions and daily penalties up to $10,000.
- 2Allows seizure and forfeiture of animals subjected to violations under Title 18, with cost recovery from responsible parties.
- 3Establishes a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Attorney General to improve collaboration on enforcement.
Impact Areas
Animal welfare organizationsDealers and exhibitorsU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Department of Justice (DOJ)
Generated by legislative-analysis-v2 on Nov 1, 2025