Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025 establishes an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice.
The Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025 creates an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. This new section will enforce federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty and pursue investigations and prosecutions under these laws. The section will coordinate with other agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It will also submit annual reports to Congress on the number of charges filed and convictions related to animal cruelty.
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