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LEASH Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9078| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (8)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to enhance the reporting and tracking of felony animal cruelty convictions across the United States by amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act. It mandates that states and local governments applying for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants must certify they will report data on felony animal cruelty convictions, including the names of individuals convicted, to the Attorney General. Furthermore, the bill directs the Attorney General to establish a publicly accessible database within two years of enactment, which will compile and periodically update this reported information. Grant allocation under the Byrne program will also prioritize jurisdictions that submit this crucial data to the National Incident-Based Reporting System. These changes are designed to improve data collection on animal cruelty and incentivize reporting by linking it to federal grant eligibility.
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Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

LEASH Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9078| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
This legislation aims to enhance the reporting and tracking of felony animal cruelty convictions across the United States by amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act. It mandates that states and local governments applying for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants must certify they will report data on felony animal cruelty convictions, including the names of individuals convicted, to the Attorney General. Furthermore, the bill directs the Attorney General to establish a publicly accessible database within two years of enactment, which will compile and periodically update this reported information. Grant allocation under the Byrne program will also prioritize jurisdictions that submit this crucial data to the National Incident-Based Reporting System. These changes are designed to improve data collection on animal cruelty and incentivize reporting by linking it to federal grant eligibility.
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Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (8)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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