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Easier Donations of Pet Food and Supplies

New rules make it easier for non-profit organizations and local governments to accept and distribute donations of pet food and supplies, including for emotional support and service animals. These changes aim to reduce waste and increase access to aid for animals in need, which may indirectly benefit pet owners' household budgets.
Key points
Businesses and individuals can donate pet food and supplies in good faith without fear of liability for their condition.
Non-profit organizations and local governments are protected from legal responsibility when receiving and distributing pet-related donations.
The act expands the definition of food donations to include pet food, emotional support animal food, service animal food, and pet supplies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4750
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2023-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4750.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Businesses and individuals can donate pet food and supplies in good faith without fear of liability for their condition.
  • Non-profit organizations and local governments are protected from legal responsibility when receiving and distributing pet-related donations.
  • The act expands the definition of food donations to include pet food, emotional support animal food, service animal food, and pet supplies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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