FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3946.
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 2025-06-12.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Expanded definition of animal fighting to include a ban on gambling, both in-person and broadcast.
- Introduction of civil citizen suits for violations, allowing individuals to file lawsuits with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation.
- Prohibition of transporting roosters via the U.S. Postal Service or other interstate means for animal fighting purposes.
- Provision for seizure of real property used for animal fighting, targeting organizers of illegal ventures.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Introduced.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.