Rep. Mace Proposes Deporting Non-Citizens Convicted of Animal Cruelty

February 12 – March 19, 2026

The Bottom Line

Rep. Nancy Mace introduced H.R. 7544 and H.R. 4638 to make animal cruelty a reason for kicking non-citizens out of the country. These bills would ban people convicted of animal abuse or harming police animals from entering or staying in the U.S. Both bills are currently being reviewed by House committees.

Policies— 2 policys

H.R. 7544 is a broad bill covering all animal cruelty crimes, while H.R. 4638 specifically targets those who harm law enforcement animals like police dogs or horses. Together, they expand the list of crimes that allow the government to deport non-citizens and prevent them from entering the country.

Immigration: Deportation for Animal Cruelty Convictions

H.R. 7544

Deportation and entry ban for noncitizens who harm police animals

H.R. 4638

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