HR. 1477In Committee
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025
Establishes a new section within the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division to enforce federal animal cruelty laws
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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCongressional oversightCrime and Law EnforcementCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Justice