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H.R. 237

Paws Off Act of 2025

In Plain Language

This bill requires food products containing xylitol to have a warning label about xylitol's toxic effects on dogs. The warning must be on the label so people know the product is dangerous for dogs if they eat it. Food companies can't sell xylitol-containing products without this warning label.

Official Congressional Research Service 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]

Cosponsors

Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 7, 2025

Official source

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Action history

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

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