Bill · H.R. 237· House(119-HR-237)
Paws Off Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/7/2025
- Last activity
- 1/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- David Schweikert
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Paws Off Act of 2025," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It would require foods containing xylitol to include a specific warning on their labels. This warning must state the toxic effects that xylitol can have on dogs if they ingest it. If such a warning is not present, the food would be considered misbranded. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for creating the rules to implement this change.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires mandatory warning labels on food products containing xylitol to inform consumers of potential toxicity to dogs.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The bill provides safety information that benefits pet owners in all environments, including urban areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Safety Warning for Pet Owners: The bill requires a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested (Section 2(a)). This could help prevent accidental poisoning of pets by ensuring owners are aware of the danger.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- 1/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona