Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

1. 7 U.S.C. 2132(b)changedby H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(a)

   (b) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States or his representative who shall be an employee of the United Statesor a representative of the Secretary of Agriculture, who shall be an employee of the Department of Agriculture.

   The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "of the United States or his representative who shall be an employee of the United States" and inserting "or a representative of the Secretary of Agriculture, who shall be an employee of the";

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2132)

2. 7 U.S.C. 2132(c)(1)changedby H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(a)

   (1) between a place in a State and any place outside of such State, or between points within the same State but through any place outside thereof, or within any territory, possession, or the District of Columbia; or

   The bill says: in subsection (c)(1), by adding "or" at the end after the semicolon; and

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2132)

3. 7 U.S.C. 2132changedby H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(a)

   The bill says: by inserting a subsection heading, the text of which comprises the term defined in the subsection;

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2132)

4. 7 U.S.C. 2132renumberedby H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(a)

   The bill says: by redesignating the subsections (as so reordered) appropriately.

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2132)

5. 7 U.S.C. 2134rewrittenby H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(b)

   The bill says: Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2134) is amended to read as follows:

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2134)

6. 7 U.S.C. 2146(c)changedby H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(c)

   The bill says: Section 16(c) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(c)) is amended in the fourth sentence by striking "enforce, and to prevent and restrain violations of this Act," and inserting "enforce, prevent, and restrain violations of this Act, or any rule, standard, or regulation promulgated pursuant to this Act,".

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2146)

7. 7 U.S.C. 2149(d)changedby H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(d)

   …judges; conduct of prosecution by attorneys of United States Department of Agriculture. Any dealer, exhibitor, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 2142 of this title, who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter , or any rule, standard, or regulation promulgated thereunder, shall, on conviction thereof, be subject to imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or a fine of not more than $2,500, or both. Prosecution of such violations shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be brought initially before United…

   The bill says: in subsection (d), in the first sentence, by inserting ", or any rule, standard, or regulation promulgated thereunder," before "shall"; and

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2149)

8. 7 U.S.C. 2149added (e)by H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(d)

   (e) Rewards and certain incidental expenses.— With respect to the sums received by the Secretary or the Attorney General as penalties or fines for any violation of this Act or any rule, standard, or regulation promulgated thereunder, the Secretary or the Attorney General, as applicable, shall use those sums to pay the reasonable and necessary costs incurred by any person in providing temporary care for any animal pending the disposition of any civil or criminal proceeding alleging a violation of this Act with respect to that animal.

   The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2149)

9. 7 U.S.C. 2149added 20by H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(e)

   20 Enforcement by attorney general.—(a) In general.— The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States for appropriate relief, including a temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction (including for removal or relocation of animals), license revocation, and civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation for each day during which the violation continues, against any person who violates any provision of this Act or any rule, standard, or regulation promulgated thereunder.(b) Seizure and forfeiture of animals.—(1) In general.— Any animal that is subjected to conduct that constitutes a violation of this Act, or any rule, standard, or regulation promulgated thereunder, shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture to the United States in accordance with chapter 46 of title 18, United States Code.(2) Costs.— Any person whose act or omission is the basis for a seizure authorized by subparagraph (1) may be charged a reasonable fee for expenses to the United States relating to the transfer and care of the seized animal.(c) Warrants.— The judges of the district courts of the United States and United States magistrate judges may, within their respective jurisdictions, on proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause, issue such warrants or other processes as may be required for enforcement of this Act and any rule, standard, or regulation promulgated thereunder.(d) Savings clause.—(1) Attorney general.— No action taken by the Attorney General pursuant to this section shall affect or limit the authority of the Secretary to enforce any provision of this Act or any rule, standard, or regulation thereunder.(2) Secretary.— No action taken by the Secretary shall affect or limit the authority of the Attorney General under this Act.

   The bill says: The Animal Welfare Act is amended by inserting after section 19 (7 U.S.C. 2149) the following:

   Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2149)

10. 7 U.S.C. 2159(b)changedby H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(f)

    The bill says: Section 29(b) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2159(b)) is amended by striking the second sentence.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2159)

11. 7 U.S.C. 2131added 30by H.R. 3112 Sec. 2(g)

    30 Severability.— If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof, is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Act and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected.

    The bill says: The Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2131)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.