SATOS Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill creates a new federal program to help rural towns build or fix up animal shelters, vet clinics, and spay and neuter centers.
• Local governments, Tribal groups, and nonprofit organizations in areas with fewer than 50,000 people would be eligible to apply for these grants and loans.
• The government would cover up to 75 percent of the project costs, with the most help going to the smallest or lowest-income communities.
• The program provides up to 10 million dollars in grants each year to buy equipment, vehicles, and technology needed to care for pets like dogs, cats, and birds.
• It also includes money for training and planning to help local groups manage their facilities and find more ways to fund their work.

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