A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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
This bill, known as the "PETSAFE Act," aims to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The purpose is to support emergency preparedness and response efforts specifically for companion animals. It allows state, local, or tribal governments to use certain grant amounts for pet and animal preparedness activities. These activities include purchasing various types of equipment, supplies, and training. Additionally, it updates preparedness plans to include the needs of animal shelters.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill increases grant coverage from 50 percent to 90 percent for specific pet and animal preparedness activities.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?
The bill acknowledges the needs of animal shelters that provide housing for homeless companion animals during disasters.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill enhances local emergency preparedness for companion animals through increased grant assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased funding for animal preparedness: Under Section 2(a), the bill changes grant percentages so that certain activities can be funded at 90 percent rather than 50 percent, which supports the purchase of items like collapsible crates, pet supplies, and veterinary medical supplies.
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Enhanced disaster response capabilities: Section 2(a) allows for the funding of emergency generators, disaster response software, and animal response team development to help manage emergencies.
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Improved emergency training and equipment: Section 2(a) provides for the funding of emergency management and response training, as well as field rescue equipment and supplies.
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Recognition of animal shelter needs: Section 2(b) amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include the needs of animal shelters that provide housing and care for companion animals during major disasters or emergencies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill increases grant coverage from 50 percent to 90 percent for specific pet and animal preparedness activities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill acknowledges the needs of animal shelters that provide housing for homeless companion animals during disasters.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill enhances local emergency preparedness for companion animals through increased grant assistance.
- 5/18/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina