Crow introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow families to keep their pets in public housing. The Pets Belong With Families Act would prohibit overly broad restrictions against dogs based on breed, size, or weight, allowing families to keep their pets in public housing. The bill would also place limitations on pet deposits, preventing financial penalties against families with pets.
Keep people and their pets together in public housing by prohibiting overly broad dog restrictions based on breed, size, or weight and limiting pet deposits.
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Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow families to keep their pets in public housing. The Pets Belong With Families Act would prohibit overly broad restrictions against dogs based on breed, size, or weight, allowing families to keep their pets in public housing. The bill would also place limitations on pet deposits, preventing financial penalties against families with pets.
Evidence
Congressman Jason Crow introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow families to keep their pets in public housing. The Pets Belong With Families Act would prohibit overly broad restrictions against dogs based on breed, size, or weight, allowing families to keep their pets in public housing. The bill would also place limitations on pet deposits.
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] (Introduced 08/08/2025). Latest Action: 08/08/2025 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services... Tracker: Tip. This bill has the status Introduced.
Last Action Date Listed: April 20, 2026. Action: Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Crow, Ms. Titus, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Malliotakis, and Ms. Underwood) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services. Bill version: Introduced in House (IH).
Last Action Date Listed: April 21, 2026. Action: Mr. Schiff introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill version: Introduced in Senate (IS).
Assessments
Crow materially advanced the promised policy by sponsoring or co-sponsoring federal legislation aimed at prohibiting breed, size, and weight restrictions for dogs in public housing and limiting pet deposits. However, the cited House and Senate vehicles were only introduced and referred to committee in 2025-2026, with no evidence of enactment or implementation. Because there was a serious legislative attempt but the promised outcome has not been delivered, this is best scored as not fulfilled with an effort badge.