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S 4643 119th Congress · Senate

Protecting Law Enforcement Animals Act

Official title: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement, and for other purposes.

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What This Bill Does

This bill aims to amend federal law to make it illegal to harm animals that are used in law enforcement activities.

This bill is important because it seeks to ensure the safety and protection of animals that assist law enforcement, which can enhance public safety and the effectiveness of police operations.

Who This Bill Affects

If passed, this bill would help safeguard law enforcement animals, which could lead to more effective policing and a greater sense of security in communities that rely on these animals for assistance.

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Latest Status

May 21, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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