118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3989Pets Belong With Families Act

To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes.

Housing and community development
Introduced Jun 9, 2023
Last action Jun 9, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 9, 2023
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Referred
Jun 9, 2023
Financial Services
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on pets owned by residents of public housing units. The bill continues to allow public housing agencies to prohibit ownership of dangerous animals in public housing, but prohibits classification as dangerous by breed and requires that any such classification be based on specific behaviors or actions of the animal.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jun 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.