PETSAFE Act of 2026
Sponsor
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Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (18)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Dina Titus (D-NV-1)Original· 2026-02-09
- Judy Chu (D-CA-28)Original· 2026-02-09
- Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12)Original· 2026-02-09
- Troy A. Carter (D-LA-2)Original· 2026-02-09
- Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16)Original· 2026-02-09
- Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)· 2026-02-10
- Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ-4)· 2026-02-11
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25)· 2026-02-11
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12)· 2026-02-11
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8)· 2026-02-11
- Josh Harder (D-CA-9)· 2026-03-16
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2026-03-16
- Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7)· 2026-03-16
- Sarah McBride (D-DE)· 2026-03-16
- Susie Lee (D-NV-3)· 2026-03-16
- Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29)· 2026-03-16
- Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10)· 2026-03-18
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)· 2026-03-27
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
2026-02-10
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2026-02-09
Previously
- Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-09
Plain-English Summary
The bill would require emergency management plans to include provisions for protecting and caring for pets during disasters and evacuations, recognizing that many people won't leave their homes without their animals. It would establish standards for pet-friendly shelters and transportation during emergencies, affecting both disaster relief agencies and pet owners who need assurance their animals will be safe if they have to evacuate.
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