Pets Belong With Families Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:59:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3989 Pets Belong With Families Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3989

The Pets Belong With Families Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3989, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of pets being separated from their families during times of crisis or emergency situations.

The Pets Belong With Families Act aims to ensure that emergency preparedness plans at the federal, state, and local levels include provisions for the evacuation and sheltering of pets along with their owners. This would help prevent situations where pet owners are forced to leave their beloved animals behind during natural disasters, such as hurricanes or wildfires.

Additionally, the bill seeks to provide funding for the establishment of pet-friendly emergency shelters and the training of first responders and emergency personnel on how to safely evacuate and care for pets during emergencies. This would help ensure that pets are not left behind or abandoned during times of crisis. Overall, the Pets Belong With Families Act is aimed at promoting the well-being and safety of both pets and their owners during emergency situations. By including provisions for pets in emergency preparedness plans and providing resources for pet-friendly shelters, this bill seeks to ensure that families can stay together and care for their pets during times of need.

Congressional Summary of HR 3989

Pets Belong With Families Act

This bill prohibits public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on pets owned by residents of public housing units. The bill continues to allow public housing agencies to prohibit ownership of dangerous animals in public housing, but prohibits classification as dangerous by breed and requires that any such classification be based on specific behaviors or actions of the animal.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3989

Bill HR 3989 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3989 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3989's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3989

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3989

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Animal protection and human-animal relationships

- Landlord and tenant

- Low- and moderate-income housing

- Public housing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3989

Pets Belong With Families Act

To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes.