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signed into legislature by President Obama in 2010, which bans people from videotaping the torture of animals.and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law," Congressman Buchanan told CNN."Passing the PACT Act sends a strong message that this behavior will not be tolerated."Right now, only people who videotape animal cruelty or engage in animal fighting are able to be prosecuted.
, people who are caught"crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling, and sexually exploiting" animals will be breaking the law.Humane Society Legislative Fund President Sara Amundson agreed that PACT will help protect animals and prosecute offenders."These malicious acts deserve federal scrutiny and action," she said.
Anyone who's caught breaking the new law will face up to seven years in prison, fines, and felony charges. In order for the PACT Act to officially go into full effect, the Senate will have to give its seal of approval. The meeting for the Senate vote is not yet scheduled.
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