Bans gambling on animal fighting ventures nationwide.
This bill would make it illegal for anyone to bet money on animal fighting ventures, whether they attend in person or watch a broadcast. It changes the Animal Welfare Act to add this new prohibition, aiming to stop people from gambling on these events.
Today, federal law prohibits sponsoring, exhibiting, or attending animal fighting ventures, but it does not specifically make gambling on these events illegal. If this bill becomes law, it would be unlawful for any person to gamble on an animal fighting venture, including those watched in person or through a broadcast.
HR 8723 · 119th Congress · May 11, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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