KANSAS (KSNT) - Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt has introduced legislation to set standards for dog and cat food labels. The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 (PURR) was introduced alongside Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03) and Josh Harder (CA-09). According to a press release from Schmidt's office, the pet food industry plays a large role in Kansas' economy and represents 61% of all pet food sold in the USA. “Outdated, overbearing, and unnecessarily complicated regulations have stifled production and ingenuity across all American industries, including pet food,” said Congressman Schmidt. “The archaic regulations currently in place have meant pet food producers in Kansas and across the country spend more time worrying about meeting mismatched guidelines and less time innovating new products; fortunately, the PURR Act provides a solution." Federal agencies in Kansas evaluating DEI executive orders The bill would establish the FDA as the primary authority on the regulation of pet food ingredients and labels. Congressman Womack said the new legislation would cut red tape and streamline the system. "By removing the current state-by-state regulatory patchwork and modernizing the system, pet food makers can provide nutritious food for our beloved pets,” Womack said. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.