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To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.

House

Require equal treatment of artificially and naturally propagated animals under Endangered Species Act determinations, including mitigation use for listed species

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

House

Establishes improved standards of care for animals under the Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Latest action: Wed Apr 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes animal welfare requirements under the Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Latest action: Wed Apr 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025

House

Enhance safety protections for animals through amended standards and enforcement measures

Latest action: Thu Jan 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

House

Expresses support for designating October 1, 2025, as National Animal Rescue Day to raise awareness of animal adoption and spaying and neutering

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.

House

Recognizes and thanks U.S. military animals and their handlers for brave service in war and peace while backing annual nominations for military animal bravery medals

Latest action: Mon Mar 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Service Animals Monument Location Act

House

Authorize placement of the National Service Animals Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C

Latest action: Thu Jul 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Animals in Military Training Act

House

Prohibits the use of animals in military training, based on the measure's stated focus on military training practices

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act

House

Establishes federal standards for the humane transport of farmed animals during interstate commerce

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2026

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

House

Sets House floor procedures for considering H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638, and governs consideration of motions to suspend the rules

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act

House

Establishes federal standards for research and exhibition involving cold-blooded animals under agriculture oversight

Latest action: Mon Apr 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

FIGHT Act of 2026

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Latest action: Mon May 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SPEAR Act of 2025

House

Establishes the SPEAR Act of 2025 as a natural resources measure referred to the House Natural Resources Committee

Latest action: Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

CHER Act of 2025

House

Establishes the CHER Act of 2025 as a House measure referred to the Agriculture Committee for consideration

Latest action: Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

FIGHT Act of 2025

House

Directs agricultural policy toward the FIGHT Act of 2025 following referral to the House Committee on Agriculture

Latest action: Thu Jun 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act of 2026

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Latest action: Tue Aug 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Save Willy Act of 2026

House

Authorize actions to save Willy through transportation and infrastructure measures under the Save Willy Act of 2026

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

MONARCH Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes the MONARCH Act of 2025 as a Senate measure on environmental and public works policy

Latest action: Wed Jun 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Captive Primate Safety Act

Senate

Prohibit private possession and trade of captive primates to improve public and animal safety

Latest action: Mon May 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FIGHT Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes the FIGHT Act of 2025 as a Senate agriculture measure introduced for committee review

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

House

Remove certain species from the Endangered Species Act lists of threatened and endangered species

Latest action: Wed Apr 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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LIZARD Act of 2025

House

Authorize a national reptile designation by proposing the LIZARD Act of 2025 for congressional consideration

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025

House

Protects wild horses and burros through federal conservation measures under natural resources policy

Latest action: Thu Jul 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Aquatic Biodiversity Preservation Act of 2025

House

Establishes aquatic biodiversity preservation measures for natural resources management under the Aquatic Biodiversity Preservation Act of 2025

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supporting Our Shelters Act

House

Authorize federal support for animal shelters through the Supporting Our Shelters Act

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SATOS Act of 2025

House

Establishes the SATOS Act of 2025 as a livestock and poultry measure referred for committee review

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

AFTER Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes the AFTER Act of 2026 as an agriculture measure referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee

Latest action: Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026

House

Establishes protections for marine mammals in response to climate change impacts under natural resources policy

Latest action: Mon Apr 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

MINKS are Superspreaders Act

House

Prohibit the importation of live mink to limit disease spread linked to mink as superspreaders

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025

House

Enhances public safety involving captive primates by establishing federal controls on their possession and handling

Latest action: Mon May 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for continued Federal commitment to repopulation and recovery efforts for the red wolf in North Carolina and across the country.

House

Expresses support for continued federal commitment to red wolf repopulation and recovery efforts in North Carolina and nationwide

Latest action: Fri Aug 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Puppy Protection Act of 2025

House

Strengthens federal standards for the treatment and sale of puppies under animal welfare law

Latest action: Fri Apr 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act

House

Authorize the use of aerial systems for stewardship operations under the LASSO Act involving natural resources management

Latest action: Fri Oct 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.

House

Expresses opposition to elective onychectomy procedures commonly known as declawing in cats

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025

House

Modify gray wolf management in the Pacific Northwest by granting relief tied to federal protections and related oversight

Latest action: Mon Sep 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

PIGS Act of 2025

House

Require federal pork and meat inspection activities to continue during government shutdowns as excepted operations

Latest action: Fri Apr 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Keeping Pets and Families Together Act

House

Establishes a federal policy framework aimed at keeping pets with their families through agriculture-related legislation

Latest action: Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025

House

Establishes a conservation and sustainability framework for sturgeon management in 2025

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Puppy Protection Act of 2026

Senate

Strengthens federal protections for puppies through agriculture-related animal welfare legislation introduced in the Senate

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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