PETSAFE Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Representative Mast, would help state and local governments buy the equipment they need to protect pets during natural disasters like hurricanes or wildfires.
• It changes the rules so the federal government pays for 90% of the cost for pet-related emergency prep, up from the current 50%. This makes it much cheaper for local towns to build up their animal rescue resources.
• Local governments could use this money to buy mobile animal trailers, collapsible crates, pet food, and veterinary medicine. It also covers the cost of training rescue teams and buying software to track animals during an emergency.
• The goal is to make sure pet owners don't have to choose between their own safety and their animals. By having better shelters and rescue gear ready, more people are likely to evacuate safely when told to do so.

Impact Analysis

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