HR. 1477In Committee

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Establishes a new section within the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division to enforce federal animal cruelty laws

Key points
  • Establish animal cruelty section
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-21 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCongressional oversightCrime and Law EnforcementCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structure
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