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Dedicated Federal Unit to Enforce Animal Cruelty Laws

This law establishes a specialized Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice to vigorously investigate and prosecute federal animal cruelty offenses. The goal is to eliminate delays and improve enforcement effectiveness, which is expected to enhance public safety. This dedicated focus addresses the strong link between animal abuse and serious crimes like domestic violence, homicide, and gang activity.
Key points
A new Animal Cruelty Crimes Section is established within the Department of Justice to provide specialized resources for enforcing federal animal cruelty laws.
Improved enforcement aims to reduce overall crime, as animal cruelty is linked to violence against humans, domestic abuse, and gang activity.
The new section must coordinate with the FBI, Department of Agriculture, and other agencies to streamline investigations and increase successful prosecutions.
The Section is required to report annually to Congress on the number of charges filed, convictions obtained, and investigations conducted.
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Print number: 118_HR_8923
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Process start date: 2024-07-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8923.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new Animal Cruelty Crimes Section is established within the Department of Justice to provide specialized resources for enforcing federal animal cruelty laws.
  • Improved enforcement aims to reduce overall crime, as animal cruelty is linked to violence against humans, domestic abuse, and gang activity.
  • The new section must coordinate with the FBI, Department of Agriculture, and other agencies to streamline investigations and increase successful prosecutions.
  • The Section is required to report annually to Congress on the number of charges filed, convictions obtained, and investigations conducted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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