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HR 3112119th CongressIntroduced
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Agriculture & Food
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 amends the Animal Welfare Act to significantly enhance federal enforcement capabilities by granting the Attorney General expanded authority to pursue civil actions, impose substantial penalties, and seize animals in violation cases while requiring interagency coordination between Agriculture and Justice departments for improved regulatory oversight of animal dealers and exhibitors.
Key Points
- 1Authorizes the Attorney General to seek civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation per day and issue injunctions including animal relocation or license revocation for Animal Welfare Act infractions.
- 2Mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a memorandum of understanding with the Attorney General within 180 days for sharing violation data and coordinating enforcement actions against repeat offenders.
- 3Directs civil penalty funds to cover reasonable costs for temporary animal care during legal proceedings for seized animals, ensuring welfare during case resolution.
Impact Areas
Animal dealers and exhibitors requiring valid licensesUSDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service enforcement operationsDepartment of Justice civil litigation responsibilitiesAnimals subject to welfare violations and seizure
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