Federal Legislation We Are Watching in the 119th Congress:

H.R.181 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: McClintock, Tom [Rep.-R-CA-5] (Introduced 01/03/2025) Cosponsors: (0)Committees: House - Natural Resources Latest Action: House - 01/03/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

H.R.712 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting ActSponsor: Van Drew, Jefferson [Rep.-R-NJ-2] (Introduced 01/23/2025) Cosponsors: (2)Committees: House - Education and WorkforceLatest Action: House - 01/23/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.R.1477 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Joyce, David P. [Rep.-R-OH-14] (Introduced 02/21/2025) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House – Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/21/2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R.349 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)Goldie’s Act Sponsor: Malliotakis, Nicole [Rep.-R-NY-11] (Introduced 01/13/2025) Cosponsors: (7)Committees: House - AgricultureLatest Action: House - 01/13/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. 

H.R.297 — 119th Congress (2025-2026)HELP PETS Act Sponsor: Malliotakis, Nicole [Rep.-R-NY-11] (Introduced 01/09/2025) Cosponsors: (0)Committees: House - Education and WorkforceLatest Action: House - 01/09/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.