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US HB7438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Mast

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to allow state, local, and tribal governments to use emergency preparedness grant funds for companion animal-related activities
  • Increases the federal cost share from 50% to 90% for pet and animal preparedness activities specifically
  • Authorizes grant funding for collapsible crates, mobile equipment trailers, pet supplies, veterinary medical supplies, and emergency sheltering equipment
  • Permits funding for emergency generators, disaster response software, emergency management training, animal response team development, and field rescue equipment
  • Introduced February 9, 2026 by Rep. Mast with bipartisan cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Legislative Description

PETSAFE Act of 2026 Providing Essential Temporary Shelter Assistance For Emergencies Act of 2026

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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