PETSAFE Act
The PETSAFE Act expands federal funding for emergency preparedness to include better care for companion animals during disasters. It allows state and local governments to use up to 90 percent of certain grants to purchase items like pet crates, mobile shelters, and veterinary supplies. Additionally, the bill updates official disaster plans to explicitly recognize the needs of animal shelters that house homeless or lost pets. These changes aim to ensure pets can be safely evacuated and cared for alongside their owners in emergency situations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Introduced May 18, 2026
Last action May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
May 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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