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This bill, called the "FIGHT Act of 2025", amends the Animal Welfare Act to provide enhanced protections against animal fighting, with a specific focus on roosters. The bill defines a rooster as a male Gallus Domesticus species over 6 months old and expands prohibitions on animal fighting activities. It makes it unlawful to sponsor, exhibit, attend, or gamble on animal fighting ventures, including in-person and broadcast events. The legislation introduces new provisions for civil citizen suits, allowing individuals to file lawsuits against violators, with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation. Before filing a suit, plaintiffs must provide 60 days' notice to the Secretary and local law enforcement. The bill also allows for the seizure of real property used to facilitate animal fighting and ensures that the Act does not automatically override state or local laws on animal fighting unless there is a direct conflict. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to using postal services or interstate transportation to transport roosters for fighting purposes. These changes aim to strengthen legal protections against animal fighting and provide more robust mechanisms for enforcement.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1454/all-info