📜 Policy Area
Animals
45 bills with activity in Congress's records in the last 120 days, sorted by most recent legislative action. A bill can appear here because its record was updated — a new cosponsor, a corrected detail — even if its last floor or committee action was earlier than that. Policy area is assigned by Congress.gov, not by SearchMyRep.
Data last refreshed Nov 7, 2026
H.R. 8195Sep 15, 2026
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI)
H.R. 9436Sep 14, 2026
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
H.R. 10117Sep 10, 2026
GATOR Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
S. 5234Aug 4, 2026
Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
H.R. 6251Jul 15, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
H.R. 9631Jul 9, 2026
Bear Poaching Elimination Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX)
H.R. 9319Jun 15, 2026
Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA)
H.R. 8401Jun 3, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
H.R. 8723May 11, 2026
FIGHT Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE)
H.R. 8627Apr 30, 2026
Petfax Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC)
S. 4437Apr 29, 2026
Puppy Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
H.R. 8450Apr 22, 2026
Save Willy Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor: Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16] (D-CA)
S.Res. 647Mar 27, 2026
A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690)
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
S. 4172Mar 24, 2026
AFTER Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582)
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME)
S. 843Mar 24, 2026
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
H.R. 6716Jan 13, 2026
SATOS Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR)
H.R. 5017Jan 13, 2026
Greyhound Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA)
H.R. 6513Jan 13, 2026
MINKS are Superspreaders Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] (R-FL)
H.R. 6660Jan 13, 2026
Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsor: Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] (D-FL)
H.Res. 985Jan 13, 2026
Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY)
H.R. 5020Jan 13, 2026
Supporting Our Shelters Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX)
H.R. 1098Dec 16, 2025
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI)
H.R. 2293Dec 10, 2025
Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS)
S.Res. 454Oct 28, 2025
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
H.R. 5171Sep 8, 2025
Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-OR)
H.J.Res. 111Jul 23, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Barred Owl Management Strategy".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX)
H.R. 4033Jul 22, 2025
Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL)
H.R. 4356Jul 10, 2025
Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV)
S. 2128Jun 18, 2025
MONARCH Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
S. 2089Jun 17, 2025
Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
H.R. 3946Jun 12, 2025
FIGHT Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE)
H.R. 3199May 5, 2025
Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL)
S. 1594May 5, 2025
Captive Primate Safety Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.J.Res. 78May 5, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA)
H.R. 3112Apr 30, 2025
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY)
S. 1538Apr 30, 2025
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
H.R. 2976Apr 21, 2025
Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN)
S. 1454Apr 10, 2025
FIGHT Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA)
H.R. 2253Apr 4, 2025
Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
S. 1255Apr 2, 2025
Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR)
H.R. 1684Feb 27, 2025
PAST Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
H.R. 349Feb 14, 2025
Goldie’s Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY)
H.R. 776Feb 5, 2025
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA)
S. 171Jan 21, 2025
A bill to remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS)
H.R. 347Jan 13, 2025
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA)