Bill · H.R. 4921· House(119-HR-4921)
PUPP Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/8/2025
- Last activity
- 8/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Providing for Unhoused People and Pets Act of 2025" authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to help create housing for unhoused people and families who have pets. These funds can be used to acquire, renovate, or build properties for both interim and permanent housing. The program requires that the housing includes supportive services like mental health and employment assistance. It also mandates that veterinary services, such as vaccinations and wellness exams, be available for the pets. Additionally, the bill requires specific pet accommodations and coordination with local service providers. The Act authorizes $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 10
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+7
The bill specifically targets the creation of housing for unhoused individuals and families.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill provides critical housing and supportive services to those experiencing homelessness.
Does this make housing cost less?+6
The bill provides grants to acquire, renovate, or construct interim and permanent housing for unhoused people.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes $5,000,000 in new federal grant spending for each fiscal year through 2030.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Housing Availability: Grants can be used to acquire, renovate, rehabilitate, repurpose, retrofit, or construct properties to serve as interim or permanent housing for homeless persons and families with pets (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Comprehensive Support: Occupants will have access to supportive services, including mental health, employment, substance use disorder, and wellness services (Section 2(c)(1)(A)).
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Pet Care Access: Pets of occupants will have access to basic veterinary care, such as vaccinations, dental care, and heartworm/flea/tick prevention (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
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Convenient Service Access: Required services are intended to be available on-site, or if off-site, will be linked to transportation services to ensure occupants can reach them (Section 2(c)(1)(C)).
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Staff Readiness: Grant funds can be used to train staff and volunteers in basic pet care, including nutrition and health maintenance (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+7Improves Affordable Housing+6Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Children+4Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- 6/8/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado
Jamie RaskinDemocrat · Maryland
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia