Pets Belong with Families Act
The Pets Belong with Families Act amends federal housing laws to ban restrictions on pet breeds, size, or weight in public housing. It allows landlords to charge pet deposits limited to 10% of monthly rent, which must be amortized over at least three months and fully reimbursed within 30 days if no damage occurs. The bill also permits limits on the number of animals based on unit size and prohibits pets declared dangerous by courts or banned by state and local laws.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Last action Apr 20, 2026
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2
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Committee
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Apr 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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