[KarlInOhio]

I really hope this is legislative satire, where the purpose of the legislation is to make fun of all the other targeted tax deductions and credits. The problem is that too many of our elected officials wouldn't see it as a joke and actually pass it.

[AZ .44 MAG]

Unfortunately it's not satire. From the article:

New bill proposes tax cuts for pet owners

The bill is not anticipated to pass at this time, but it's been brought to the table by a Michigan congressman, animal rights group laud his efforts to promote pet ownership and care.

"We think this is as much a health care bill as any," said Nancy Perry, Vice President of government affairs at the Humane Society.

The bill even has a cute acronym; the HAPPY act, specifically 'Humanity And Pets Partnered through the Years"

Odd they don't name the congressman, don't you think?