A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The PURR Act of 2025 aims to update the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding pet food regulation. It seeks to establish a uniform Federal regulatory framework to replace the current inconsistent system of State and nongovernmental rules. The bill clarifies the authority of the FDA to oversee the labeling, advertising, and ingredients of food for companion animals like dogs and cats. It establishes specific rules for ingredient de-classification as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) and sets standards for marketing claims. Additionally, it mandates specific timelines for ingredient reviews and requires the Secretary to issue new guidance on nutritional adequacy and energy protocols. The goal is to create a more predictable and streamlined regulatory environment for the pet food industry.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides regulatory certainty and streamlines the ingredient review process for manufacturers.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to do business across state lines?
The bill creates a uniform federal framework that streamlines interstate commerce for pet food manufacturers.
- Scored +4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill establishes clearer labeling standards for 'human grade' and 'natural' claims to assist consumer transparency.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill preempts state and political subdivision authority regarding pet food labeling and advertising.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Regulatory Certainty: Replacing a "wildly inconsistent" and "multifaceted" regulatory system with a uniform Federal framework improves marketplace certainty and predictability for ingredient reviews and market introductions (Section 2, Findings).
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Enhanced Nutrition and Innovation: A streamlined Federal process for new pet food ingredients allows for expedited advances in nutrition and greater innovation (Section 2, Findings).
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Improved Access to Food: The unified system is intended to improve the nationwide availability of safe, nutritious, and affordable pet food (Section 2, Findings).
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Clearer Labeling Standards: The bill provides specific rules for "human grade" and "natural" claims, as well as how to list ingredients that are "sometimes present," which can help define what consumers are buying (Section 3(e), (g)).
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Standardized Guidance: The Secretary is required to issue guidance on topics such as nutritional adequacy, calorie content claims, and metabolizable energy protocols to provide clarity (Section 3(h)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of State Authority: The bill includes a preemption clause that prevents any State or political subdivision from establishing or enforcing requirements relating to the labels, labeling, and advertising of pet food (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Specific Labeling Disclaimers: For products using the term "natural" that contain chemically synthesized vitamins or minerals, manufacturers must include a specific disclaimer that is juxtaposed with the term, which could affect how the product is perceived (Section 3(g)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides regulatory certainty and streamlines the ingredient review process for manufacturers. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill supports the pet food industry, which is a major purchaser of agricultural products from farmers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill establishes clearer labeling standards for 'human grade' and 'natural' claims to assist consumer transparency. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to foster innovation and marketplace certainty within the growing pet food sector.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — The bill creates a uniform federal framework that streamlines interstate commerce for pet food manufacturers. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands and clarifies FDA authority while preempting state-level regulatory requirements. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reports to Congress on performance metrics and regulatory progress. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill preempts state and political subdivision authority regarding pet food labeling and advertising.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada
Mark AlfordRepublican · Missouri
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Ron EstesRepublican · Kansas
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Adrian SmithRepublican · Nebraska
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
David ValadaoRepublican · California
Ann WagnerRepublican · Missouri
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana