No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026

This bill seeks to enhance aviation safety, biosecurity, and operational efficiency by prohibiting air carriers from knowingly transporting adult roosters as cargo in interstate or foreign air transportation. Congress finds that such transport presents challenges like stress-induced behavior, potential disease transmission, and disruptions, and has been associated with facilitating illegal activities such as cockfighting.

An important exemption allows transport if it originates from or is destined for a commercial farm and is for legitimate agricultural purposes, requiring specific documentation to the air carrier. The bill defines a "commercial farm" as one with at least $350,000 in annual gross cash farm income, ensuring legitimate agricultural supply chains are not disrupted. The Secretary of Transportation will enforce these restrictions, with violations subject to civil penalties, and the act takes effect 180 days after enactment.