H.R. 3709 · 118th Congress · House

Keeping Pets and Families Together Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Introduced
May 25, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 23, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

  2. MAY 25, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 25, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 25, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Committees

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Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2023

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Agriculture Committee

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Referred: May 25, 2023

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