Allow public housing residents to keep their pets regardless of size or breed.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Keeping Pets and Families Together Act?
The Keeping Pets and Families Together Act, known as H.R. 9319, has been in the House Committee on Agriculture since June 14, 2026. The committee members must review the bill before it can advance, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and do not move forward. This proposal follows a similar effort from the 118th Congress that expired on January 3, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Keeping Pets and Families Together Act (H.R. 9319 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3709 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3709 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Ted Lieu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.