Bill > HR5020

This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish a new grant program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture to support animal shelters. The program will provide grants to eligible entities to help them improve their capacity to care for animals, covering expenses such as feeding, sheltering, veterinary care, recreational activities, and staff hiring and training. Grants will have a maximum term of three years and can be renewed if the grantee submits an annual report to the Secretary. These reports must detail the number and outcomes of animals in the shelter, as well as how the grant funds were used. Additionally, the Secretary is required to submit annual reports to the Congressional Agriculture Committees about the program, explaining how the funds were used to improve animal care. The bill also mandates that the Secretary develop regulations to implement this new grant program within 180 days of the bill's enactment. By providing financial support and requiring accountability, the bill aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of animal shelters across the United States.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5020/all-info