The "Petfax Act of 2026" aims to significantly improve honesty and transparency in the sale of dogs and cats by establishing new disclosure requirements for sellers. It mandates that covered sellers , encompassing breeders, retail pet stores, and online sellers, provide purchasers with comprehensive information before a sale. This includes detailed source information, such as the breeder's name, address, USDA license number, and the number of animals bred and sold over the past two years, along with any Animal Welfare Act violations by the breeder or intermediate sellers within the prior two years. Purchasers will also receive a detailed health history for the dog or cat, including its date of birth, records of veterinary examinations, vaccination history, and any known congenital deformities or infectious diseases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is directed to promulgate regulations within 180 days to specify the manner and method for providing this crucial information to potential buyers. These disclosure requirements are designed to empower consumers with essential knowledge about the pets they are purchasing. Furthermore, the bill makes it unlawful to engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in pet sales, specifically prohibiting misrepresentations about a dog or cat's origin, including whether it came from a "high-volume breeder." Failure to provide the required information under the disclosure section is explicitly deemed an unfair or deceptive practice, subject to enforcement by the FTC under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Importantly, these provisions do not preempt existing State or local laws, allowing for stronger consumer protections. The Act also amends the Animal Welfare Act to prevent individuals and entities from circumventing license revocations. It prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from issuing or renewing a dealer license for dogs or cats to an immediate family member or person residing at the same address as a dealer whose license was suspended or revoked within the last 10 years, especially if operating at the same facility. Similar prohibitions apply to legal entities if any owner had a previous license revocation for the same facility. These prohibitions include exceptions if the applicant can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the previously sanctioned individual will have no ownership, care, or management role in the new facility. The Secretary of Agriculture is also required to revoke any licenses improperly granted in violation of these new provisions, thereby strengthening oversight and accountability for dog and cat breeders. Regulations for these AWA amendments are to be prescribed within one year.