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PUBLIC LAW 109–308—OCT. 6, 2006 preparedness purposes, including the procurement, construction, leasing, or renovating of emergency shelter facilities and materials that will accommodate people with pets and service animals.’’.

SEC. 4. PROVIDING ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSEHOLD PETS AND SERVICE ANIMALS FOLLOWING A DISASTER.

Section 403(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b(a)(3)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; (2) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(J) provision of rescue, care, shelter, and essential needs— ‘‘(i) to individuals with household pets and service animals; and ‘‘(ii) to such pets and animals.’’. Approved October 6, 2006.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3858: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 152 (2006): May 22, considered and passed House. Aug. 3, considered and passed Senate, amended. Sept. 20, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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