Greyhound Racing on the Brink: US House Votes to Ban the Sport Nationwide

Greyhound racing in the United States is one step closer to extinction after the US House passed a historic measure aimed at banning the sport nationwide. The Greyhound Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 5017) seeks to effectively end greyhound racing by prohibiting betting, breeding, and training of racing greyhounds.

The bill’s passage marks a significant victory for animal welfare advocates, who have long argued that the industry is cruel and outdated. However, it has also sparked fierce opposition from greyhound racing supporters, who claim the ban could devastate jobs and traditions tied to the sport.

With the House vote now complete, all eyes turn to the Senate, where the bill’s fate remains uncertain. If enacted, the legislation would deal a final blow to an industry that has seen a steady decline in recent decades. The debate over greyhound racing’s future continues to intensify as both sides prepare for a high-stakes showdown in Congress.