PETSAFE Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5175

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5175

Bill HR 5175 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 8, 2023. Bill HR 5175 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 8, 2023.  Bill HR 5175's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of August 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5175

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
27
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5175

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5175

PETSAFE Act of 2023PETSAFE Act of 2023Providing Essential Temporary Shelter Assistance For Emergencies Act of 2023To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a pilot grant program for mobile pet shelters during emergencies and major disasters.
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