Ban Live Animal Training in Military
Official: Protecting Animals in Military Training Act
IntroducedDecember 9, 2025
Why This Matters
The Protecting Animals in Military Training Act prevents the military from using live animals for training purposes. It aims to ensure that animals are not harmed during military exercises by promoting the use of alternatives.
If you care about animal rights, this bill would help protect animals from being used in military training.
Affects: This bill affects animals used in military training and advocates for animal welfare.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill stops the Department of Defense from using live animals in training exercises. 2. It specifically prohibits the use of dogs, cats, primates, and marine mammals in live fire trauma training. 3. The Department of Defense must use advanced simulators, mannequins, cadavers, or actors instead. 4. The ban takes effect as soon as the bill becomes law.
Who is affected?
This bill affects animals used in military training and advocates for animal welfare.