119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Apr 30, 2025
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Animals
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Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced in Senate
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18 citations.
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (FKA HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND) · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to animal welfare, including animal testing and research, the Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) and the Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2253).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: HANKA ADVISOR LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…Act of 2026, all provisions H.R. 349, Goldies Act, all provisions H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025, provisions related to captive bred animals H.R. 3112 / S. 1538, Better Care for Animals Act, all provisions H.R. 3199 / S. 1594, Captive Primate Safety Act, all provisions HR 10774, SWIMS Act, all provisions USDA/APHIS ren…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 1, 2026 · issue area: Animals
Amount not reported
…s and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253/S. 4437 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 23, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$280,000
Spent on own lobbying
…. 4437) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oPeople and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) oProviding for Unhoused People and Pets (P…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (FKA HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND) · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 and H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 7, 2026 · issue area: Animals
Amount not reported
…s and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253/S. 4437 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…R.2253) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oPeople and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) oProviding for Unhoused People and Pets (P…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (FKA HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND) · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 and H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 7, 2026 · issue area: Animals
Amount not reported
…cosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 26, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
…(H.R.2253) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (FKA HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND) · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Animals
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3732 - BARK Act of 2025; H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025; H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 1661/S. 775 - Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act; Issues related…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 12, 2026 · issue area: Animals
Amount not reported
…cosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 21, 2025 · issue area: Animals
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…(H.R.2253) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179) Humane Cosmetics…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (FKA HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND) · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Animals
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3732/S. 1939 - BARK Act, H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025, and Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 2, 2025 · issue area: Animals
Amount not reported
…cosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 22, 2025 · issue area: Animals
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…253) o Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) o Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 1657) o Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) o Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185) o ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934) o Veterinary Servic…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (FKA HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND) · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Animals
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3732 - BARK Act, H.R. 3112/S. 1538 Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025, and Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations language regarding wild horses and burros; Issues related to S. 1326 - Food Security a…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 1, 2025 · issue area: Animals
Amount not reported
…cosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing