H.R. 9319 — Keeping Pets and Families Together Act

This section establishes a program under which the Secretary enters into cooperative agreements with State and local governments to support microchipping of dogs and cats at government pounds and shelters and at private shelters under contract with such governments before the animals are recovered, adopted, or transferred. It authorizes $5 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

This section directs the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report by December 31, 2030, to the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The report must assess the effectiveness of the microchipping program established under section 28A of the Animal Welfare Act, recommend whether to extend the program for an additional five fiscal years, and specify the funding amount needed for such an extension.