[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1920]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, on May 22, 2006 I 
missed rollcall vote No. 178 on the Pets Evacuation and Transportation 
Standards Act (H.R. 3858). Had I been present, I would have voted in 
favor of this legislation that requires local and state authorities to 
consider the needs of people with pets and service animals in disaster 
planning. Hurricane Katrina taught our Nation many difficult lessons 
about preparing for a disaster. We now know that many evacuees, who 
were fleeing the area, were forced to abandon their animals. This bill 
works to correct these problems by requiring all federal evacuation 
plans to protect pets. I know how important a role pets play in the 
lives of many people, and therefore am proud to be both a co-sponsor 
and full supporter of this legislation.

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