House bill · H.R. 5020 (119th Congress)

Supporting Our Shelters Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 13, 2026

Sponsor: Veronica Escobar (U.S. Representative, TX-16, Democratic)

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Summary

The bill would amend the Animal Welfare Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create a grant program supporting the ability of animal shelters and similar organizations to care for the animals they house.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

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In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Agriculture · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

Jan 13, 2026
In committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
U.S. House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Aug 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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Aug 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Aug 22, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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