Animal fighting is a brutal and illegal practice that forces dogs and roosters into violent battles for human entertainment and profit. These cruel events are not just inhumane—they are linked to illegal gambling, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and other violent crimes.

That’s why we are calling on Congress to pass the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act, a vital bill that strengthens federal enforcement against dogfighting and cockfighting. This legislation will:

✅ Ban simulcasting and online gambling on animal fights, closing a dangerous loophole that fuels the industry.
✅ Prohibit the shipment of mature roosters through U.S. mail, a key channel used by cockfighting operations.
✅ Allow citizen lawsuits against animal fighting perpetrators, empowering communities to take action.
✅ Expand forfeiture provisions to include real property used in animal fighting crimes, further dismantling these cruel operations.

Animal fighting is not just an animal welfare issue—it’s a public safety issue. These activities encourage violence, desensitize participants to cruelty, and even spread diseases that threaten our agricultural system. Yet, enforcement of existing laws has been inconsistent. The FIGHT Act closes enforcement gaps and ensures that federal, state, and local officials have the tools needed to shut down these operations for good.

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