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119-hr-8723119th Congress

FIGHT Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Introduced

Summary

Bans sponsoring, exhibiting, attending, and gambling on animal fighting ventures. The bill would make it unlawful to sponsor or exhibit animals in fights, to attend those events or cause anyone under 16 to attend, and to gamble on fights in person or via broadcast.

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  • Families and children: Parents or guardians would be barred from causing anyone under 16 to attend animal fighting events.
  • Organizers and promoters: Anyone who knowingly sponsors or exhibits an animal in an animal fighting venture would be prohibited from that conduct.
  • Spectators and bettors: Attending an animal fight or placing bets on fights would be unlawful, including gambling tied to broadcasts or live events.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New bans on animal fighting activities

If enacted, the bill would make it illegal to knowingly sponsor or show an animal in an animal fighting venture. It would also make it illegal to attend an animal fighting venture or to cause a person under 16 to attend. The bill would ban gambling on animal fighting ventures, including live or broadcast events. These rules would apply to owners, trainers, organizers, spectators, guardians, and people who help or bet, and would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

NE • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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