H.R. 5175 · 118th Congress
PETSAFE Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Adam Schiff
- Introduced
- 2023-08-08
- Latest action
- 2023-08-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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.