H.R.3683

FBI Animal Cruelty Taskforce Act of 2025

Introduced·6/3/25

Establishes an Animal Cruelty Crimes Taskforce within the FBI to investigate and enforce federal animal cruelty laws.

The FBI Animal Cruelty Taskforce Act of 2025 creates a specialized unit within the Federal Bureau of Investigation to tackle federal animal cruelty cases. This Taskforce will focus on offenses such as dogfighting, cockfighting, and the production of crush videos. It will report annually to Congress on the number of charges filed, convictions, and investigations conducted. Additionally, the Taskforce will develop training materials for local law enforcement agencies and coordinate with various federal entities to enhance enforcement efforts.

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History

Jun 3, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jun 3, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.