HR 8378 · 119th Congress

Pets Belong with Families Act

This bill changes the rules for pet ownership in public housing to make it easier for families to keep their pets. Right now, public housing agencies can set various requirements on pet owners, and some have banned certain dog breeds or limited pets by size or weight. This bill stops that practice. Under the new rul…

Sponsor

Lawler, Michael (R-New York)

Introduced

2026-04-20

Policy area

Housing and Community Development