To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, with respect to enforcement of animal fighting ventures prohibition in the territories, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 5436

This bill delays the implementation of a ban on sponsoring or exhibiting live birds in fighting ventures (e.g., cockfights) in states and U.S. territories and possessions that do not ban such fights. In addition, the Department of Agriculture must analyze the impacts of the ban on U.S. territories and possessions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5436

Bill HR 5436 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2019. Bill HR 5436 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 16, 2019. Bill HR 5436's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. as of January 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5436

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5436

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Potential Impact Areas

- Animal protection and human-animal relationships

- Birds

- Caribbean area

- Congressional oversight

- Crimes against animals and natural resources

- Economic performance and conditions

- Puerto Rico

- U.S. territories and protectorates

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5436

To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, with respect to enforcement of animal fighting ventures prohibition in the territories, and for other purposes.