This bill would amend federal animal fighting laws to create exceptions for cockfighting in U.S. territories and states where it remains legal under state law. Currently, the Animal Welfare Act prohibits animal fighting nationwide, including in U.S. territories. The legislation would narrow this prohibition by allowing cockfighting in locations where it does not violate state or local law, though it would still prohibit the interstate transportation of birds specifically for fighting purposes. The bill affects animal welfare enforcement in U.S. territories and any states considering legalizing cockfighting. There is no specific funding or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation, which was introduced in September 2023 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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