S. 1454In committeeEnvironment & energy
Bill would let citizens sue over cockfighting and seize related property
Data as of July 12, 2026
The FIGHT Act of 2025 strengthens federal penalties and enforcement against cockfighting and animal fighting.40-second read · 5 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
S. 1454 amends the Animal Welfare Act to define "rooster," ban gambling on animal fights in person or by broadcast, and outlaw shipping roosters via mail or interstate carriers for fighting. It also lets private citizens sue suspected violators and allows government seizure of property linked to organizing animal fights.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects organizers, attendees, and gamblers at animal fighting events, plus rooster breeders and shippers. Federal and state authorities and private citizens would gain new enforcement powers.
Why does it matter?
The changes close loopholes that let roosters be shipped for illegal fights, especially in Puerto Rico and Guam, and expand who can pursue violators. People uninvolved in animal fighting would see no direct effect.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Fines up to $5,000 per violation
- Citizens must wait 60 days to sue
- No suit if govt already pursuing case
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
FIGHT Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- April 10, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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