H.R. 3683: FBI Animal Cruelty Taskforce Act of 2025

This bill, known as the FBI Animal Cruelty Taskforce Act of 2025, aims to create a specialized taskforce within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) focused on investigating and enforcing federal laws against animal cruelty. Here are the key elements of the bill:

Establishment of the Taskforce

The bill establishes an Animal Cruelty Crimes Taskforce within the FBI. This taskforce will be dedicated to investigating federal animal cruelty cases, which include but are not limited to:

• Dogfighting
• Cockfighting
• Production of crush videos

Training for Local Law Enforcement

The taskforce is responsible for creating training materials intended for local law enforcement agencies. These materials will focus on how to properly investigate and detect crimes related to animal cruelty.

Coordination with Other Agencies

The taskforce will work in coordination with various governmental entities, including:

• The Department of Agriculture
• The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture
• The United States Marshals Service
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Other relevant agencies as deemed appropriate

Reporting Requirements

One year after the bill becomes law, and annually thereafter, the taskforce is required to submit a report to Congress. This report will detail:

• The number of charges filed for violations of animal cruelty laws, broken down by specific laws and the states where violations occurred
• The number of convictions resulting from these charges
• The number of investigations into animal cruelty violations that did not lead to charges

Purpose

The overall aim of this bill is to strengthen the federal response to animal cruelty, increase accountability for offenders, and enhance training and cooperation among law enforcement agencies at various levels.

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