Senate bill · S. 4643 (119th Congress)
LEO K9 Protection Act
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Ashley Moody (U.S. Senator for Florida, Republican)
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Summary
This bill would amend federal law to increase penalties for harming animals used by law enforcement agencies (including dogs and horses), imposing penalties of up to 15 years imprisonment if such harm is committed using a deadly or dangerous weapon.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.
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Full history
- May 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- May 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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