H.R. 2742 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
FIGHT Act
H.R. 2742 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Apr 20, 2023, sponsored by Don Bacon with 135 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 20, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 135
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking Act or the FIGHT Act This bill expands protections of animals provided under the Animal Welfare Act, including by prohibiting any (1) broadcasts from international, interstate, or intrastate sources of animal fighting ventures in the United States or U.S. territories; and (2) shipments or transport of certain mature roosters.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Don Bacon (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats, 57 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 20, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (May 15, 2023)
Other Animals bills in the 118th Congress
- H.R. 4389: Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023
- S. 4610: A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
- H.R. 1465: Violet’s Law
- H.R. 1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023
- H.R. 1788: Goldie’s Act
- H.R. 3090: PAST Act of 2023
- H.R. 5041: Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2742 (118th Congress): FIGHT Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-2742/fight-act (accessed 2026-10-13).