Gottheimer Pushes Pet Protection Bill in April
April 8, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via House.gov

During Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces new legislation aimed at shielding pets from abandonment and abuse. The bill targets irresponsible owners who dump animals, seeking tougher penalties to deter cruelty. While protecting pets resonates with common-sense Americans who value responsibility, this is classic congressional overreach - another layer of federal rules when local laws and personal accountability already handle most cases. Read more about this...