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DemocratBill · H.R. 3683· House(119-HR-3683)

FBI Animal Cruelty Taskforce Act of 2025

Rep. Gottheimer
Age: 51 years
New Jersey
Introduced
6/3/2025
Last activity
6/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Josh Gottheimer
Cosponsors
Democrat - 17Republican - 6
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "FBI Animal Cruelty Taskforce Act of 2025," proposes the creation of an Animal Cruelty Crimes Taskforce within the FBI. This Taskforce will be responsible for investigating and enforcing federal laws that prohibit animal cruelty, specifically mentioning dogfighting, cockfighting, and crush videos. Additionally, the Taskforce is required to create training materials for local law enforcement to help them detect and investigate these crimes. The bill also mandates coordination between the Taskforce and several other government agencies. Finally, the Taskforce must submit annual reports to Congress regarding charges, convictions, and investigations.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill expands the FBI's role and jurisdiction in investigating animal cruelty crimes.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    The bill mandates annual reporting to Congress to provide oversight of the taskforce's activities.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    The bill enhances protections against animal cruelty, which is a component of environmental and animal welfare oversight.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3

    The bill increases federal oversight of crimes traditionally handled by state and local law enforcement.