A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to establish additional requirements for dealers, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2131)

2026-04-29

The bill would add new rules that animal dealers must follow under federal law, likely including stricter standards for how they care for and handle animals. These requirements would apply to businesses that breed, buy, or sell animals, and could affect pet shops, breeders, and other commercial animal operations. The changes aim to improve animal welfare standards across the industry.