Bills · HR 5286
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5286Transportation and Public Works
Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act
INTRO SEP 10· LAST ACTION JAN 13
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the welfare of farmed animals during a critical and often stressful part of their lives: transportation. Current laws exist to ensure humane transport, but this bill aims to create a stronger system to enforce those laws, potentially reducing instances of animal neglect or cruelty during transit. By prohibiting the interstate movement of animals deemed "unfit to travel," it seeks to prevent the most vulnerable animals from enduring long journeys that could worsen their suffering.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better conditions for farm animals and clearer, more consistently enforced standards for the livestock industry. If it doesn't pass, existing animal transport rules might continue to have inconsistent or insufficient enforcement, potentially allowing some animals to continue suffering during transport due to sickness, injury, or other poor conditions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to develop an enforcement mechanism within 180 days to investigate and inspect animal transport.
This creates a concrete system to ensure existing animal transport laws are actively monitored and followed, rather than relying on less defined enforcement.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits the movement of "unfit to travel" livestock in interstate commerce.
This establishes a new, specific restriction aimed at preventing suffering for the most vulnerable animals during long-distance transport.
PROVISION 03
Provides a detailed definition of "unfit to travel" for livestock, including animals that are sick, injured, unable to stand, pregnant near term, or newborn with an unhealed navel, among other conditions.
This offers clear criteria for transporters and regulators, reducing ambiguity about which animals cannot be moved and setting a standard for animal welfare.
PROVISION 04
Includes an exception that allows the movement of "unfit" livestock across state lines if the purpose is to provide veterinary care to those animals.
This ensures that animals in need of medical attention can still be transported for treatment without violating the new prohibitions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
56
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 28%
DEM 6 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
SEP 10
Introduced in House
SEP 10
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
SEP 10
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5286
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 10, 2025
Last actionJan 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 10, 2025
House BillHR 5286Transportation and Public Works
Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act
INTRODUCED SEP 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
