Strengthens animal fighting laws, banning gambling and rooster transport, and letting citizens sue violators.
The FIGHT Act of 2025 would make it illegal to gamble on animal fights and to transport roosters across state lines. It would also let everyday citizens file lawsuits against people who break animal fighting laws, with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation. These changes aim to give roosters more protection and strengthen efforts against animal fighting.
Today, federal law bans sponsoring or exhibiting animals in fights, but it doesn't specifically ban gambling on these events or transporting roosters across state lines. Citizens also cannot directly sue violators. If this bill becomes law, it would make gambling on animal fights and interstate rooster transport illegal. It would also empower citizens to file civil lawsuits against violators, with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation, and allow for the seizure of property used for fighting.
HR 3946 · 119th Congress · June 12, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 5/10
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