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119-hr-7438119th Congress

PETSAFE Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

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Summary

Prioritizes federal funding for companion-animal emergency preparedness. This bill would add a new "Pet and Animal Preparedness" subsection to the Post‑Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act and let state, local, and tribal governments use Section 662 grants to buy supplies, equipment, software, and training that support pets during disasters.

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  • State, local, and tribal governments: Would be able to use grant funds for pet-focused purchases and activities and receive a higher federal share for those uses — 90% for the new pet activities versus the existing 50% baseline for other Section 662 grants.
  • Emergency responders and animal teams: Could purchase collapsible crates, mobile equipment trailers, emergency generators, field rescue gear, disaster response software, and fund team development and training.
  • Pet owners and households: Expands access to emergency sheltering equipment, veterinary and animal health supplies, and pet-support services that make evacuations and shelters more accommodating for companion animals.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More pet emergency help for communities

If enacted, State, local, and tribal governments would be able to use Section 662 grant money for pet emergency preparedness. Allowed purchases would include collapsible crates, mobile animal trailers, pet food and veterinary supplies. They could also buy emergency sheltering gear, generators, disaster response software, training, animal response teams, and rescue equipment. Activities described in the pet preparedness subsection would be eligible for a 90% Federal share. Other Section 662 activities would remain eligible for a 50% Federal share. The change would take effect upon enactment and apply only to grants under Section 662.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 10/9/2026

  • Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 10/9/2026

  • Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2026

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/16/2026

  • Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/16/2026

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 3/16/2026

  • Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 3/16/2026

  • Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 3/16/2026

  • Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 3/16/2026

  • Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/18/2026

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/27/2026

  • Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/2/2026

Roll Call Votes

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