Bans moving sick or injured livestock across state lines and creates new inspection rules for animal transport.
This bill would stop people from moving livestock that are too sick or injured to travel between states. It would also require the Department of Transportation to create a new system for inspecting how animals are transported, making sure they are fit for their journey. These changes aim to improve the welfare of animals during interstate travel.
Today, there is no specific federal ban on moving livestock deemed "unfit to travel" across state lines, and no dedicated enforcement mechanism for existing animal transport rules. After this bill, it would be illegal to move "unfit to travel" livestock in interstate commerce, and the Department of Transportation would create a system for investigations and inspections within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
HR 5286 · 119th Congress · September 10, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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