This bill reauthorizes federal funding for a grant program that helps domestic violence shelters and transitional housing programs care for pets belonging to people fleeing abusive situations. The legislation extends the Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program from its current authorization period of 2019 through 2023 to a new period of 2024 through 2028. The program is designed to remove a significant barrier that prevents some domestic violence survivors from leaving dangerous situations, as many are reluctant to leave their pets behind. By allowing shelters to receive federal grants to house and care for residents' pets, the program helps ensure that people fleeing domestic violence can bring their animals with them to safety. The bill was introduced in September 2023 with bipartisan support and was referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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