What is the current status of HR 237?

HR 237 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 237?

HR 237 was sponsored by David Schweikert (R), Rep.

Requires Warning Labels for Xylitol Foods

IntroducedJanuary 7, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Why This Matters

This bill requires food products with xylitol to include a warning label about its harmful effects on dogs if eaten.

If you own a dog, food with xylitol must now have a warning label about its toxicity starting in 2026.

Who this affects

pet owners · dog owners

What changes is this bill making?

1Foods containing xylitol must have a warning label about its dangers to dogs.
2The bill aims to prevent accidental poisoning of dogs from xylitol ingestion.
3The Secretary of Health and Human Services will create rules for these labeling requirements.
4The interim rule must be issued within six months of the bill's passage.
5A final rule will be established within one year to enforce these changes.

Read the detailed 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.

Requires Warning Labels for Xylitol Foods

IntroducedJanuary 7, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Why This Matters

This bill requires food products with xylitol to include a warning label about its harmful effects on dogs if eaten.

If you own a dog, food with xylitol must now have a warning label about its toxicity starting in 2026.

Who this affects

pet owners · dog owners

What changes is this bill making?

1Foods containing xylitol must have a warning label about its dangers to dogs.
2The bill aims to prevent accidental poisoning of dogs from xylitol ingestion.
3The Secretary of Health and Human Services will create rules for these labeling requirements.
4The interim rule must be issued within six months of the bill's passage.
5A final rule will be established within one year to enforce these changes.

Read the detailed 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.