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New restrictions on air transport of adult roosters to enhance safety and biosecurity

This act bans the air transportation of adult roosters to improve aviation safety and prevent illegal cockfighting. Large commercial farms are exempt but must provide specific documentation to ship birds for legitimate agricultural purposes.
Key points
Prohibition of shipping roosters over 6 months old as air cargo in interstate or foreign commerce.
Exemption for commercial farms with at least $350,000 in annual gross cash farm income.
Mandatory certification and documentation required for all permitted rooster shipments.
Civil penalties for airlines or individuals who knowingly violate these transport rules.
The law takes effect 180 days after its enactment.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7371
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7371.

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 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibition of shipping roosters over 6 months old as air cargo in interstate or foreign commerce.
  • Exemption for commercial farms with at least $350,000 in annual gross cash farm income.
  • Mandatory certification and documentation required for all permitted rooster shipments.
  • Civil penalties for airlines or individuals who knowingly violate these transport rules.
  • The law takes effect 180 days after its enactment.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-06.

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.

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Transport Agriculture Security