Federal Legislation Introduced to Ban Greyhound Racing, Simulcasting, Live-Lure Training

Several members of the U.S. House of Representative introduced legislation this week to phase out commercial greyhound racing and simulcasting of dog racing. The Greyhound Protection Act also bans the use of live animals for training of greyhounds. Leading the charge are Reps. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., Mike Waltz, R-Fla., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Elvira Salazar, R-Fla, Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn. “Greyhound racing has become exceedingly unpopular with Americans