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AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8911| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2026
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates a comprehensive study by the Attorney General, through the National Institute of Justice, on the underlying factors contributing to acts of animal cruelty . The study will specifically analyze animal cruelty as a potential predictor of future violence against humans , examining evidence-informed risk factors and the types of human violence most commonly associated with such acts. The study is also tasked with developing best practices for early interventions to prevent animal cruelty and for working with individuals who have committed these acts to prevent future violence. Upon completion, the Director of the National Institute of Justice must submit a report to Congress containing specific policy recommendations for legislative and regulatory actions at all government levels. These recommendations aim to address the identified risk factors and to develop effective intervention and diversion strategies for both juvenile and adult offenders. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of these individuals committing future violent acts against both humans and animals. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to establish a new grant program , the Stop Future Violence Grant Program. This program will provide financial assistance to eligible entities, including states, local governments, courts, and various non-profit organizations, to enhance their strategies for detecting and responding to animal cruelty. Grant funds can be used for training law enforcement, judges, and mental health professionals, developing specialized units, implementing effective policies, and improving data collection systems. The overall objective of the grant program is to support the apprehension, prosecution, and rehabilitation of animal cruelty perpetrators, thereby preventing future acts of animal cruelty and violence against humans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8659
AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7396
AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024
May 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4562
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8659
    AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7396
    AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024


  • May 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4562
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-4562: AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026

AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8911| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2026
This legislation mandates a comprehensive study by the Attorney General, through the National Institute of Justice, on the underlying factors contributing to acts of animal cruelty . The study will specifically analyze animal cruelty as a potential predictor of future violence against humans , examining evidence-informed risk factors and the types of human violence most commonly associated with such acts. The study is also tasked with developing best practices for early interventions to prevent animal cruelty and for working with individuals who have committed these acts to prevent future violence. Upon completion, the Director of the National Institute of Justice must submit a report to Congress containing specific policy recommendations for legislative and regulatory actions at all government levels. These recommendations aim to address the identified risk factors and to develop effective intervention and diversion strategies for both juvenile and adult offenders. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of these individuals committing future violent acts against both humans and animals. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to establish a new grant program , the Stop Future Violence Grant Program. This program will provide financial assistance to eligible entities, including states, local governments, courts, and various non-profit organizations, to enhance their strategies for detecting and responding to animal cruelty. Grant funds can be used for training law enforcement, judges, and mental health professionals, developing specialized units, implementing effective policies, and improving data collection systems. The overall objective of the grant program is to support the apprehension, prosecution, and rehabilitation of animal cruelty perpetrators, thereby preventing future acts of animal cruelty and violence against humans.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8659
AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7396
AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024
May 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4562
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8659
    AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7396
    AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024


  • May 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4562
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-4562: AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted