Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3732

BARK Act of 2025

Pet Food and Supply Donations: Liability Protection

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The BARK Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This bill has strong support from both parties and addresses a common-sense issue that does not cost the government much money. However, it is still in the early stages of the lawmaking process.

Key Points

This bill protects people and businesses from being sued if they donate pet food or supplies in good faith. It applies to items that are still safe but might not be sellable because of old packaging or being close to an expiration date.
It covers items for pets, service animals, and emotional support animals. This includes food, crates, bedding, and toys that would otherwise be thrown away by stores.
The plan aims to help animal shelters and low-income families get the supplies they need. By removing the fear of legal trouble, the bill encourages stores and individuals to give away surplus items instead of trashing them.
Protection is not granted if someone is intentionally trying to cause harm or is extremely careless. If a donor knows a product is defective, they must tell the receiving organization so it can be fixed before it is used.

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Milestones

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Jun 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 4, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

BARK Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 3732

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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(16)

D: 8R: 8

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