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HR 188

HUNTING: Memorializes Congress to oppose any provision in the federal Farm Bill that may negatively impact the use of hunting dogs

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rhonda Butler and 2 co-sponsors

Louisiana urges Congress to oppose any Farm Bill provisions or federal actions that would restrict or ban hunting with dogs and related activities.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 188

Summary of HR 188 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Title

Hunting: Memorializes Congress to oppose any provision in the federal Farm Bill that may negatively impact the use of hunting dogs

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution directs the United States Congress to oppose any provision in the federal Farm Bill (H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026) or other federal legislation or regulation that would prohibit, restrict, or undermine lawful hunting, including hunting with dogs, field trials, dog training, or the use of working dogs in traditional sporting activities.
  • It also urges Louisiana’s congressional delegation to protect the culture, heritage, and rights of sportsmen and sportswomen.

Key provisions and changes proposed

  • A declarative statement urging federal lawmakers to block provisions that would directly restrict hunting with dogs or related activities (field trials, dog training, use of working dogs in sporting activities).
  • Specifically references opposition to potential language in H.R. 7567 and any other federal measures that would impinge on lawful hunting practices involving dogs.
  • Not a bill that changes Louisiana law; rather, it is a formal memorialization urging federal action.

Who/what is affected

  • Directly affects federal policy considerations related to hunting with dogs and related activities (e.g., dog training, field trials) at the national level.
  • Impacts Louisiana hunters, dog owners, breeders, trainers, and rural communities by advocating against federal restrictions deemed harmful to traditional hunting practices.
  • Reflects a stance of the Louisiana Legislature in coordination with the state’s congressional delegation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Read by title on 2026-04-22 (per action history).
  • Type: House Resolution (no binding effect on law; serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s position).
  • Language indicates a request to transmit copies of the resolution to the U.S. Congress, the presiding officers of both chambers, and Louisiana’s congressional delegation.

Supporting context and rationale (as stated in the resolution)

  • Hunting with dogs has deep cultural and economic significance in Louisiana and nationwide.
  • Working dogs used in hunting and related activities are presented as important for outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and conservation.
  • The resolution notes concerns that federal Farm Bill language could be interpreted to restrict or ban lawful hunting practices involving dogs, potentially harming rural economies and traditional practices.
  • Emphasizes states’ better understanding of their ecosystems and regulatory needs, advocating that decisions about hunting with dogs be left to states.

Bottom line

HR 188 is a symbolic measure urging federal lawmakers to oppose any Farm Bill provisions or federal actions that would limit or prohibit hunting with dogs or related activities, and to protect the cultural, heritage, and economic interests of sportsmen and women in Louisiana.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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