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DemocratBill · S. 1538· Senate(119-S-1538)

Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Rep. Blumenthal
Age: 80 years
Connecticut
Introduced
4/30/2025
Last activity
4/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsored by
Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors
Democrat - 36Republican - 2
Animals
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025" amends the Animal Welfare Act to increase the enforcement powers of the Attorney General. It allows the Attorney General to bring civil actions, seek injunctions, and pursue civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for violations. The bill also allows for the seizure and forfeiture of animals subjected to violations. Additionally, it creates a system to use penalty funds to pay for the temporary care of animals during legal proceedings. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Attorney General to coordinate through a memorandum of understanding.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+6

    Significantly expands the Attorney General's authority to bring civil actions and seize assets.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    Strengthens animal welfare protections which is a component of environmental and ethical stewardship.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    Requires a formal memorandum of understanding for inter-agency coordination.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-4

    Increases legal and financial risks for animal-related business owners through enhanced enforcement.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    Centralizes enforcement power within the federal Department of Justice.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?-2

    May impact agricultural exhibitors and dealers through stricter licensing and enforcement.