Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8723

FIGHT Act of 2026

Animal Fighting: Ban on Gambling

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The FIGHT Act of 2026 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.

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Unlikely to pass

While animal welfare bills often get support from both parties, most bills introduced late in a session struggle to get through the full legislative process before time runs out.

Key Points

This bill makes it illegal to gamble on animal fights. This includes betting on fights that happen in person or those that are broadcast over the internet or television.
The plan updates current laws to make sure that sponsoring, showing, or attending these fights remains strictly prohibited. It also keeps rules in place that ban bringing children under 16 to these events.
By targeting the money made through betting, the bill aims to shut down illegal dogfighting and cockfighting rings. These activities are often tied to other crimes like drug trafficking and violence.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

May 11, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

May 11, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

FIGHT Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8723

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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