HR 8480
Protect our Pets Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:08 AM
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Bill overview
The Protect our Pets Act aims to strengthen penalties for animal cruelty, specifically increasing the maximum jail time and fines for those who crush animals. It also prohibits abandoning or endangering domesticated animals on federal land and expands existing animal cruelty laws. This legislation seeks to deter animal abuse and protect domestic animals from harm and neglect.
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