LEGISLATION/H.R. 1477

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

119-HR-1477119th CongressIntroduced Feb 21, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14](R-OH-14)
49 cosponsors

Summary

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

This bill establishes a new section in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice to enforce federal laws concerning animal cruelty.

Subjects

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCongressional oversightCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureIntergovernmental relations

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 21, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025Library of Congress