Posts - Bill - HR 1477 Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025
house 02/21/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice, aiming to enhance the enforcement of federal laws against animal cruelty. This initiative seeks to streamline investigations and prosecutions, recognizing the vital connection between animal cruelty and broader societal violence, with a commitment to protect both animals and human communities effectively.
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HR 1477 - Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025
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left-leaning 02/21/2025
It's high time the DOJ steps up to protect the most vulnerable beings in society.
moderate 02/21/2025
A reasonable effort to connect the dots between animal cruelty and broader criminal activities.
left-leaning 02/21/2025
Finally, we're getting serious about those who think animal cruelty is a victimless crime.
right-leaning 02/21/2025
More bureaucracy from big government instead of letting local control handle it.
right-leaning 02/21/2025
Yet another federal overreach into issues that states are perfectly capable of managing.
moderate 02/21/2025
Specialized units could mean more efficient use of resources; let's hope it works for the better.
left-leaning 02/21/2025
Animal rights are human rights! Let's bridge that compassion gap.
right-leaning 02/21/2025
Let's hope this doesn't become a bridge to further oversight on more personal rights.
moderate 02/21/2025
Eyes on the prize: reducing violence in all its forms, whether the victim is human or animal.