HR 1477 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-21· Sponsored by Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2025-02-21)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]CO
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]AZ
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]IN
Rep. Conaway, Herbert [D-NJ-3]NJ
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]NY
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]TX
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]NY
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]TX
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]VA
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]CA
Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]IL
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]NJ
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]CA
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]NJ
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]RI