PUPPS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
H.R. 10523, also known as the PUPPS Act, would amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the breeding of dogs for research purposes. Specifically, it would make it unlawful to breed dogs for research, to commercially distribute dogs for research, or to acquire or use a dog for research if it is known to have been bred for that purpose. The bill also outlines civil penalties for violations, with fines up to $10,000 per dog, or up to $40,000 for repeated violations, with a maximum aggregate penalty of $500,000 per inspection.
This legislation affects individuals and entities involved in breeding or distributing dogs for research. Those currently possessing dogs bred for research would be required to offer them for adoption rather than euthanize them due to the bill's enactment. The Secretary of Agriculture would be responsible for issuing regulations and overseeing enforcement, including issuing or revoking licenses and registrations.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved through the legislative process. Future actions would involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House and Senate before it could be sent to the President for signature into law.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10523 do?
- H.R. 10523, also known as the PUPPS Act, would amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the breeding of dogs for research purposes. Specifically, it would make it unlawful to breed dogs for research, to commercially distribute dogs for research, or to acquire or use a dog for research if it is known to have been bred for that purpose. The bill also outlines civil penalties for violations, with fines up to $10,000 per dog, or up to $40,000 for repeated violations, with a maximum aggregate penalty of $500,000 per inspection. This legislation affects individuals and entities involved in breeding or distributing dogs for research. Those currently possessing dogs bred for research would be required to offer them for adoption rather than euthanize them due to the bill's enactment. The Secretary of Agriculture would be responsible for issuing regulations and overseeing enforcement, including issuing or revoking licenses and registrations. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved through the legislative process. Future actions would involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House and Senate before it could be sent to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 10523 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10523. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10523?
- H.R. 10523 was sponsored by Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10523?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (21 Sep 2026).
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