Require sellers to provide a comprehensive health and ownership history report for pets sold to consumers.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Petfax Act of 2026?
The Petfax Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 8627, has been sitting with the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since April 29, 2026. These committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving a vote. This lack of committee action is the standard way that most bills fail to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Petfax Act of 2026 (H.R. 8627 (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. 7211 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7211 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Deborah Ross (D-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.