PETSAFE Act of 2026
This bill amends disaster preparedness funding rules to better support companion animals during emergencies. It adds a new 90% federal funding option for specific pet-related preparedness activities, alongside the existing 50% option. States, localities, and tribes receiving disaster grants can now use funds for items like collapsible crates, mobile pet trailers, veterinary supplies, emergency generators, and animal response team training. The law directly affects government entities managing disaster response by expanding allowable uses of existing grant money for pet safety.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Committee
2
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian J. Mast
RRepublican
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
Dave Min
DDemocratic
Co
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
Co
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
Co
Jared Moskowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Harder
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Chu
DDemocratic
Co
Lateefah Simon
DDemocratic
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