Keeping Pets and Families Together Act

This bill would amend the Animal Welfare Act to have the Secretary of Agriculture create a program of cooperative agreements with state and local governments. The agreements would help government-run pounds and shelters, and private animal care groups under contract with governments, microchip dogs and cats before they are returned to owners, adopted, or transferred. The bill authorizes $5 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, subject to appropriations. By December 31, 2030, the Secretary would have to report to Congress on how well the program worked, whether to extend it for five more years, and how much an extension would cost.

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Sponsors

• Ted Lieu Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors