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Paws Off Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-237| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
David Schweikert

David Schweikert

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Greg Stanton (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This proposed legislation, titled the "Paws Off Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to mandate specific labeling requirements for food products containing xylitol. The primary goal is to protect dogs from accidental xylitol ingestion, which can be toxic to them. Under the bill, any food product containing xylitol would be deemed misbranded unless its label or labeling includes a clear warning detailing the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, is directed to issue an interim final rule within six months and a final rule within one year of enactment to implement these new labeling standards.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5261
Paws Off Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-617
Paws Off Act of 2023
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5261
    Paws Off Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-617
    Paws Off Act of 2023


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood supply, safety, and labeling

Paws Off Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-237| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
This proposed legislation, titled the "Paws Off Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to mandate specific labeling requirements for food products containing xylitol. The primary goal is to protect dogs from accidental xylitol ingestion, which can be toxic to them. Under the bill, any food product containing xylitol would be deemed misbranded unless its label or labeling includes a clear warning detailing the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, is directed to issue an interim final rule within six months and a final rule within one year of enactment to implement these new labeling standards.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5261
Paws Off Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-617
Paws Off Act of 2023
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5261
    Paws Off Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-617
    Paws Off Act of 2023


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
David Schweikert

David Schweikert

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Greg Stanton (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood supply, safety, and labeling