Bill · H.R. 6716· House(119-HR-6716)
SATOS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- Sponsored by
- Pablo Hernández
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SATOS Act of 2025 aims to establish a program that provides grants and loans to support domestic animal care in rural areas. This program is designed to help entities construct, expand, or renovate facilities like animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and adoption centers. It also allows for the purchase of necessary equipment, vehicles, or technology. The Secretary of Agriculture will oversee the program, which includes providing technical assistance and training. Funding for these grants and loans is subject to specific annual limits and rules.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill invests specifically in the development of animal shelters and veterinary facilities within rural communities.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The bill provides direct funding for the construction and renovation of essential animal care infrastructure in rural areas.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill increases the federal share of costs for facilities located in lower-income communities.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill establishes a new spending program for grants and loans through the Secretary of Agriculture.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Improvement: The bill provides funds to construct, expand, or renovate facilities such as animal shelters, veterinary care clinics, and spay and neuter clinics in rural areas (Section 3(a)(1)). This addresses findings that rural communities often lack adequate infrastructure for animal welfare (Section 2).
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Financial Support for Facilities: Grants may cover up to 75 percent of the cost of developing a facility (Section 3(b)(2)(B)). Additionally, the Secretary can use a graduated scale to provide a greater Federal share to communities with lesser populations or income levels (Section s3(b)(2)(C)).
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Equipment and Technology Access: The program allows for the purchase or installation of equipment, furnishings, vehicles, or technology needed for animal care facilities (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Technical Assistance and Training: The Secretary may provide grants to help entities plan for facility needs, identify financing resources, prepare applications, and improve facility administration (Section 3(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Funding Limitations: The total amount provided as grants under this program for a fiscal year may not exceed $10,000,000 (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Cost Burdens on Entities: While grants are available, they may not cover the full cost of a project, as the grant amount may not exceed 75 percent of the cost of developing a facility (Section 3(b)(2)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- 12/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada