AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026

The AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026 directs the Attorney General to conduct a three-year study on the link between animal cruelty and future human violence, including risk factors and predictive patterns, and to develop best practices for early intervention and rehabilitation. It also authorizes a grant program to support eligible entities—such as states, local governments, courts, tribes, and nonprofit organizations—in strengthening detection, intervention, and data systems to prevent animal cruelty and reduce the likelihood of future violence against humans. The bill allocates $2 million each for the study and grant program, to remain available until expended.

No official summary is available here. This one was written by AI from the bill’s text.