Bill · H.R. 8723· House(119-HR-8723)
FIGHT Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/11/2026
- Last activity
- 5/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Don Bacon
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "FIGHT Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Animal Welfare Act. The primary goal is to prohibit gambling on animal fighting ventures. It also makes it unlawful to sponsor or exhibit an animal in such a venture. Additionally, the bill prohibits attending an animal fighting venture or causing an individual under the age of 16 to attend. These changes would apply to both in-person and broadcast events.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill prohibits causing individuals under the age of 16 to attend animal fighting ventures.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
By banning animal fighting ventures, the bill provides increased protection against animal cruelty.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of gambling on animal fighting ventures: This provision makes it unlawful for any person to gamble on an animal fighting venture, including in-person or broadcast events (Section 2).
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Protection of minors: It becomes unlawful to cause an individual who has not attained the age of 16 to attend an animal fighting venture (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on attendance and sponsorship: It will be unlawful for any person to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture or to attend one (Section 2).
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 Children+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4
- 5/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
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