hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Bans air transport of adult roosters, with commercial farm exceptions.
Representative Nehls (no party/state specified in bill).
Introduced in House, awaiting committee review.
This bill seeks to ban the air shipment of adult roosters unless they are traveling to or from large commercial farms for agricultural purposes. It was introduced by Representative Nehls and a bipartisan group of co-sponsors. Currently, it has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration before it can move forward to a vote.
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
The No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026 was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It must pass through this committee, then receive a vote in the House, and if successful, follow a similar path in the Senate, before it can be sent to the President to become law.
If this bill passes, air carriers would no longer be able to knowingly transport adult roosters as cargo, which could change their shipping policies. However, very large commercial farms (those with over $350,000 in annual income) would be exempt, provided they certify the transport is for legitimate agricultural reasons. This means smaller farms, breeders, or individuals who currently ship adult roosters by air would likely need to find alternative transportation methods.
Supporters Say
Proponents argue this bill will improve aviation safety, prevent disease spread, and disrupt illegal cockfighting activities.
Critics Say
Some may argue it could unfairly burden smaller agricultural operations or limit options for legitimate transport of non-commercial roosters.
Supporters of the bill highlight that restricting non-essential air shipments of adult roosters will enhance aviation safety by reducing stress-induced animal behavior risks and improve biosecurity by limiting the unregulated movement of birds that could carry diseases. They also believe it will help combat illegal activities like cockfighting. While the bill includes exemptions for large commercial farms, those falling below the commercial farm threshold could face new restrictions, potentially impacting their ability to transport roosters by air.