To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase protections for animals, and for other purposes.
Latest action (28 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10627, introduced by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, is a proposed bill aiming to enhance protections for animals. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to amend the Animal Welfare Act, though the specific details of these amendments and the resulting protections are not yet publicly available as the full text has not been published.
Because the bill's provisions are not yet detailed, it is not possible to specify exactly which animals, individuals, or entities would be affected or how. The stated intent is to increase animal protections, but the mechanisms for achieving this are currently unknown.
As of September 28, 2026, H.R. 10627 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has just entered the legislative process. The next steps would typically involve committee review, potential hearings, and votes in the House of Representatives before it could advance further in Congress.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 28, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10627 do?
- H.R. 10627, introduced by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, is a proposed bill aiming to enhance protections for animals. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to amend the Animal Welfare Act, though the specific details of these amendments and the resulting protections are not yet publicly available as the full text has not been published. Because the bill's provisions are not yet detailed, it is not possible to specify exactly which animals, individuals, or entities would be affected or how. The stated intent is to increase animal protections, but the mechanisms for achieving this are currently unknown. As of September 28, 2026, H.R. 10627 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has just entered the legislative process. The next steps would typically involve committee review, potential hearings, and votes in the House of Representatives before it could advance further in Congress.
- Has H.R. 10627 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Sep 2026, H.R. 10627 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10627?
- H.R. 10627 was sponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL8] (Democrat-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10627?
- Introduced (28 Sep 2026).
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