Bill > HR8723

This bill, known as the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-risk Trafficking Act of 2026 (FIGHT Act of 2026), amends the Animal Welfare Act to explicitly prohibit gambling on animal fighting ventures. Previously, the law made it illegal to sponsor or exhibit animals in fights, or to allow minors to attend such events, but this bill adds a specific prohibition against betting on these cruel spectacles, whether they occur in person or are broadcast. The goal is to further combat inhumane practices by targeting the financial incentives associated with animal fighting.