Bill · H.R. 4755· House(119-HR-4755)
LEO K9 Protection Act
- Introduced
- 7/25/2025
- Last activity
- 7/25/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Aaron Bean
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the LEO K9 Protection Act, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement. It establishes specific definitions for "police animals," which include dogs or horses used for tasks like detecting criminal activity, finding missing persons, or serving in a military capacity. The Act introduces penalties of fines or up to 15 years in prison for those using deadly or dangerous weapons during certain acts. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of Transportation to create guidance and regulations regarding the medical care and transportation of injured police dogs.
Yes
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill establishes criminal penalties for harming police animals used in law enforcement duties.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill extends protections and medical guidelines to animals serving in official military capacity.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill provides for the care of animals used in official military capacity by the Department of Defense.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Protection for Law Enforcement Animals: By amending title 18, the bill establishes penalties including fines or imprisonment for up to 15 years for those using deadly or dangerous weapons during specific acts (Section 2).
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Improved Emergency Care for Police Dogs: The Secretary of Transportation is required to publish guidance for emergency medical services personnel to care for police dogs injured during official duties (Section 3).
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Clearer Medical Transport Protocols: The bill requires the creation of regulations to ensure an injured police dog can be transported to a veterinary clinic or similar facility when no human requires immediate transport (Section 4, subsection 1).
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Immediate On-Scene Medical Assistance: Regulations will be established to allow paramedics or emergency medical technicians to provide emergency care to a police dog at the scene or during transport (Section 4, subsection 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 1/8/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/25/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
- 7/21/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3481)
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida