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BillHR 5020 · 119

Supporting Our Shelters Act

Introduced
Aug 22, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds and supports local animal shelters, helping them care for animals in need. Provides resources to improve shelter conditions and services.

Sponsored By

Veronica Escobar
Democrat · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Aug 22, 2025
  3. Jan 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects local animal shelters and the animals they care for, potentially improving living conditions and adoption services. It also impacts shelter staff and volunteers by providing them with more resources to carry out their work.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic3
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Livestock
IntroducedAug 22, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.