Bill · H.R. 7544· House(119-HR-7544)
Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/12/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026'', seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to make certain aliens inadmissible and deportable based on specific criminal convictions. Specifically, it targets those convicted of offenses involving animal cruelty or animal fighting. These offenses include violations of sections 48 or 49 of title 18 of the United States Code. It also covers offenses under State, Tribal, or local law involving animal abuse or fighting.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill strengthens border control by making individuals convicted of animal cruelty inadmissible to the country.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill creates new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability for any alien convicted of animal cruelty offenses.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill creates new grounds for deportation that can disrupt the legal status of individuals residing in the country.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-4
The bill targets alien populations, which can have a significant impact on Hispanic communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of Inadmissibility for Animal Cruelty: Under Section 2, subsection (a), an alien who is convicted of or admits to animal cruelty or fighting becomes inadmissible. This would prevent certain individuals from entering the country.
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Establishment of Deportability for Animal Cruelty: Under Section 2, subsection (b), an alien convicted of animal cruelty or fighting becomes deportable. This allows for the removal of individuals who have committed these offenses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Broad Application of Inadmissibility: Under Section 2, subsection (a), the law applies regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony under State, Tribal, or local law. This could impact individuals convicted of lesser offenses.
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Broad Application of Deportability: Under Section 2, subsection (b), the law applies regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony under State, Tribal, or local law. This could result in the removal of individuals convicted of crimes classified as misdemeanors.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-7Good For Hispanic Americans-4Good For Low Income Households-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House