This bill sets up a special taskforce within the FBI to focus on investigating and enforcing laws against animal cruelty. It aims to improve how these cases are handled and reported.
If you care about animal rights, this bill aims to strengthen the fight against animal cruelty nationwide.
Who this affects
Animal welfare advocates · Local law enforcement agencies
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill creates a new taskforce in the Federal Bureau of Investigation to handle animal cruelty cases.
2The taskforce will investigate crimes like dogfighting and cockfighting under federal law.
3It will provide training materials to local police on how to detect and investigate animal cruelty.
4The taskforce will work with various federal and state agencies to coordinate efforts against animal cruelty.
5Every year, the taskforce will report to Congress on the number of animal cruelty cases and investigations.
