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118th Congress Emergency Management

H.R. 5175: PETSAFE Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Aug 8, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Aug 8, 2023

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a pilot program to provide grants for mobile pet shelters during emergencies and major disasters.

FEMA may provide funds to state, local, and tribal governments to establish a new pet shelter site that is a mobile unit, which may be a companion animal mobile equipment trailer, to be used in case of evacuation due to emergencies and major disasters.

FEMA's authority to approve projects under this bill shall cease on January 1, 2029.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

34

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Adam Schiff D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History

  1. Aug 8, 2023Introduced in the House by Adam Schiff.
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  1. Aug 9, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  2. Aug 8, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Aug 8, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.