What does Preamble of FIGHT Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Animal Welfare Act. The stated purpose of the bill is to prohibit gambling on animal fighting ventures.

What does SHORT TITLE. of FIGHT Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-risk Trafficking Act of 2026.

What does ANIMAL FIGHTING. of FIGHT Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act. The amendment removes existing language and replaces it with a new section designation and header. It establishes it as unlawful to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture. It also prohibits attending an animal fighting venture or causing an individual under 16 to attend. The amendment further prohibits gambling on animal fighting ventures, including in-person or broadcast events.

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FIGHT Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/11/2026 · Introduced: 5/11/2026

Author: Don Bacon (R-NE)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits knowingly sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in an animal fighting venture.
It is unlawful to attend animal fighting ventures or bring individuals under 16 to such events.
The bill explicitly prohibits gambling on animal fighting ventures, regardless of whether they are in-person or broadcast.

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