FIGHT Act of 2025
Animal Fighting: New Bans on Cockfighting and Gambling
The FIGHT Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Agriculture for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has a very large and diverse group of bipartisan supporters, which helps its chances. However, animal welfare bills often have to wait to be included in much larger pieces of legislation.
Key Points
- This bill makes it illegal to gamble on animal fights, including cockfighting and dogfighting. This ban applies to people betting in person and those watching or betting on a broadcast of the event.
- It stops the use of the U.S. Postal Service or other shipping methods to transport roosters across state lines. By cutting off the ability to ship these birds, the bill aims to prevent the spread of illegal fighting rings.
- For the first time, regular citizens could sue people who violate animal fighting laws. If a person wins their lawsuit, the court can issue a fine of up to $5,000 and require the violator to pay for the legal costs.
- Law enforcement would be allowed to seize any property, like land or buildings, used to host animal fights. This adds a major financial risk for anyone caught running or hosting these illegal events.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FIGHT Act of 2025
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