Require pet owners to provide proof of ownership before they can reclaim an animal from a shelter.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with PETSAFE Act?
The PETSAFE Act is currently tracked as S. 4558 and has been in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs since May 17, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward. Most bills do not receive a committee vote and die due to inaction, which makes it difficult for this proposal to advance.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by PETSAFE Act (S. 4558 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 5175 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5175 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Adam Schiff (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.