HR 2626
PIGS Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:33 AM
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Bill overview
```json { "summary": "This bill, the Pigs In Gestation Stalls Act of 2025 (PIGS Act), aims to improve the welfare of pregnant pigs by prohibiting their confinement in gestation crates that are too small or prevent them from moving freely. It sets a minimum space requirement of 24 square feet per pig and establishes a phased implementation starting December 31, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for financial assistance to help pig producers comply with the new regulations and clarifies definitions related to pig welfare.", "keyProvisions": [ "Prohibits confining pregnant pigs in enclosures smaller than 24 square feet per pig.", "Sets a compliance date of December 31, 2025, for the prohibition.", "Exempts certain situations, such as transportation, veterinary care, and
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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