US PoliticsSenate Unanimously Passes Bill Making Animal Cruelty a Federal Crime00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintDogs peek through a gate in a file photo. Illustration - ShutterstockZachary StieberSenior Reporter11/6/2019|Updated: 11/6/2019The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday making animal cruelty a federal felony.S. 479 was introduced in February by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Penn.).We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesInfluenza Vaccine Market in US Will Rebound, Manufacturer CSL PredictsNov 05, 2025Why SNAP Recipients May Not See Food Stamps for MonthsNov 05, 2025States Update Food Stamp Requirements to Comply With New Federal LawNov 04, 2025Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Sales Drop After CDC Narrows GuidanceNov 04, 2025Related Topicsanimal crueltySenate