What does Preamble of HR 7371 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To restrict the air transportation of certain live animals in interstate and foreign commerce to enhance aviation safety, biosecurity, and operational efficiency in civil aviation, and for other purposes,' aims to restrict the air transportation of certain live animals. The bill intends to enhance aviation safety, biosecurity, and operational efficiency in civil aviation. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7371 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026'.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 7371 do?

This section outlines findings related to the transportation of live animals, specifically adult roosters, by air. It states that civil aviation is critical to the U.S. national transportation system and economy. The transportation of adult roosters presents challenges to aviation safety, biosecurity, and airline operational efficiency. Rapid air transport of adult roosters has been linked to illegal activities like cockfighting, increasing biosecurity risks. Restricting non-essential air shipments of adult roosters is proposed to improve air cargo operations while protecting legitimate agricultural supply chains. The Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation have authority over civil aviation and cargo regulation.

What does RESTRICTION ON AIR TRANSPORTATION OF ADULT ROOSTERS. of HR 7371 do?

This section amends Chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code. The amendment adds a new section to Chapter 449. The new section pertains to a restriction on the air transportation of adult roosters.

What does RESTRICTION ON AIR TRANSPORTATION OF ADULT ROOSTERS. of HR 7371 do?

This section prohibits air carriers from knowingly transporting adult roosters as cargo in interstate or foreign air transportation. An exemption to this prohibition exists for transport originating from or destined for a commercial farm for legitimate agricultural purposes. To claim the exemption, a person must provide certification to the air carrier, including documentation consistent with guidelines from the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, verifying the farm's commercial status. An 'adult rooster' is defined as a male chicken that has reached sexual maturity and is at least 6 months old. A 'commercial farm' is defined as a farm with $350,000 or more in annual gross cash farm income. The term 'air carrier' is defined by reference to section 40102. The term 'interstate or foreign air transportation' is defined by reference to section 40102.

What does ENFORCEMENT. of HR 7371 do?

This section establishes enforcement mechanisms for the Act and its amendments. The Secretary of Transportation is responsible for enforcement, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration. The Secretary may issue regulations to implement the Act's provisions. Violations of the Act are subject to civil penalties outlined in chapter 463 of title 49, United States Code.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of HR 7371 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction for the Act. The Act does not preempt State laws that offer greater aviation safety protections. The Act does not preempt State laws that impose stricter restrictions on the air transportation of live animals.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of HR 7371 do?

This Act will become effective 180 days after its enactment.

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No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026 — HR. 7371

Last updated: 2/4/2026 · Introduced: 2/4/2026

Author: Troy Nehls (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits air carriers from knowingly transporting adult roosters as cargo in interstate or foreign air transportation, with an exception for transport to or from commercial farms for legitimate agricultural purposes.
To qualify for the agricultural exemption, shippers must provide certification and documentation verifying the farm's commercial status, defined as having at least $350,000 in annual gross cash farm income.
The Secretary of Transportation is responsible for enforcing the Act, which carries potential civil penalties for violations, and does not preempt state laws offering greater aviation safety or stricter animal transportation restrictions.

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