PETSAFE Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:01:37Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5175 PETSAFE Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Congress

118

Number

HR - 5175

Introduced on

2023-08-08

# Amendments

Variations and Revisions

8/8/2023

Daniel S. Goldman

Member:

Zoe Lofgren

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced

Introduced to House

House to Vote

Introduced to Senate

Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Providing Essential Temporary Shelter Assistance For Emergencies Act of 2023 or the PETSAFE Act of 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.

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a pilot grant program for mobile pet shelters during emergencies and major disasters.

Policy Areas

Emergency Management

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/25/2023

Providing Essential Temporary Shelter Assistance For Emergencies Act of 2023 or the PETSAFE Act of 2023

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a pilot program to provide grants for mo...

Latest Action8/9/2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.