Create a federal database to track individuals who commit acts of animal cruelty to help prevent future violent crimes against people.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026?
The AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026 is in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as of May 18, 2026. Members of these committees must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. Similar proposals from February 2024 expired without reaching a floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026 (H.R. 8911 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7396 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7396 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3737 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3737 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Dina Titus (D-NV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.