H.R.8480

Protect our Pets Act

Introduced·4/23/26

The Protect our Pets Act increases penalties for animal crushing and endangerment on federal land.

The Protect our Pets Act amends title 18 of the United States Code to increase penalties for animal crushing and endangerment. It imposes fines and imprisonment for those who knowingly abandon or commit acts of violence against domesticated animals in interstate or foreign commerce or on federal land. The penalties are increased for subsequent offenses. The Act also prohibits abandonment or endangerment of animals on federal land, with exceptions for certain practices.

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History

Apr 23

House

Introduced in House

Apr 23

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.