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No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7371| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (16)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7371| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
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.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (16)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted