H.R. 1477 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] Introduced February 21, 2025 Cosponsors 53 (13 R, 40 D) Latest action February 21, 2025

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 the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

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

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