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H.R.5828: Pets Belong With Families Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 2, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
51 (46 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 2, 2021
Bill Summary
Pets Belong With Families Act This bill prohibits public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on pets owned by residents of public housing units. The bill continues to allow public housing agencies to prohibit ownership of dangerous animals in public housing, but prohibits classification as dangerous by breed and requires that any such classification be based on specific behaviors or actions of the animal.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Nov. 2, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) |