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H.R. 1477In CommitteeCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

Animal protection and human-animal relationships · Congressional oversight · Crimes against animals and natural resources
Sponsor
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
R · OH-14
Key facts
Introduced: Feb 21, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 50
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

This bill establishes a new section in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice to enforce federal laws concerning animal cruelty.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Feb 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Feb 21, 2025
    Introduced in House
  3. Feb 21, 2025
    Introduced in House

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