United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 237 — Paws Off Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 237 is a bill recently introduced in the House.

HR 237 was introduced to Congress on January 7, 2025, and is currently under review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Further details on its content and impacts will emerge as it progresses through the legislative process.

Summary

Paws Off Act of 2025 This bill forbids the sale of food that contains xylitol unless the food's label contains a warning about the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a requirement for foods containing xylitol to include a warning label about its toxic effects on dogs, thereby deeming such foods misbranded if the label does not contain this warning.

  • 21 U.S.C. 343

    (z) If it is a food that contains xylitol, unless the label or labeling of such food contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested.

    This change mandates a specific warning on foods containing xylitol, enhancing consumer safety information.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 237 do?
Paws Off Act of 2025 This bill forbids the sale of food that contains xylitol unless the food's label contains a warning about the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested.
Who sponsors HR 237?
HR 237 is sponsored by Stanton, Greg (Democratic) and Schweikert, David (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 237?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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