Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2005

The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2005 proposes to strengthen federal laws against organized animal fighting by making it a felony to transport animals or specialized fighting equipment across state or international borders for the purpose of fighting. The bill specifically targets the interstate trade of dogs and birds, as well as the sale of sharp instruments, such as knives or gaffs, designed to be attached to birds during matches.

For citizens, this legislation would increase the legal consequences for participating in or promoting animal fighting ventures, raising the maximum penalty to two years in prison per violation. Additionally, it would prohibit the use of the U.S. Postal Service to advertise or promote animal fighting events, aiming to disrupt the commercial infrastructure that supports these activities nationwide.