Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
Summary
Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program to support microchipping of dogs and cats in the care of pounds or shelters. Under the program, USDA must enter into cooperative agreements with state and local governments to support the capability of pounds or shelters to provide for microchipping of dogs and cats in their care before allowing them to be recovered by their owners, adopted by other individuals, or transferred to another shelter or rescue organization.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.
Jun 10, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-205.
Jul 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-205.
Jul 15, 2025