This legislative proposal, titled the FIGHT Act of 2026 , seeks to strengthen the Animal Welfare Act by expanding prohibitions related to animal fighting ventures. Its primary objective is to explicitly outlaw gambling activities associated with these inhumane events. The bill amends Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act to include a new provision making it unlawful for any person to gamble on an animal fighting venture , whether in-person or broadcast. By targeting gambling, the bill aims to reduce the financial incentives that often fuel animal fighting operations. This measure is intended to enhance existing efforts to combat animal cruelty by addressing a key component of these illicit activities.