H.R.8527

Rural Animal Shelter Investment Act

Introduced·4/27/26

Designates animal shelters as essential community facilities eligible for direct loans and grants.

The Rural Animal Shelter Investment Act amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to include animal shelters as essential community facilities eligible for direct loans and grants. This change aims to support rural animal shelters by providing them with financial assistance to improve or establish facilities. The amendment will take effect 180 days after the enactment of the Act.

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Agriculture Committee
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History

Apr 27

House

Introduced in House

Apr 27

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.