Washington, April 20 -- Congressman Mike Lawler issued the following press release:
Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced the Pets Belong With Families Act (https://lawler.house.gov/UploadedFiles/PBWFA.pdf), legislation that would prohibit overly broad restrictions against dogs based on breed, size, or weight, allowing families to keep their beloved pets in public housing. This bill would also make it more affordable for families to have pets by placing reasonable limits on housing deposits for pets.
The Pets Belong with Families Act would amend Section 31 of the Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit restrictions based exclusively on the breed in public housing, while still allowing for discretion with regard to po...