Ducks and Geese Protection Act

What it does

• •Makes it unlawful for individuals to knowingly force feed ducks or geese for the purpose of producing foie gras.
• •Defines 'force feed' as causing a duck or goose to consume more food than it would voluntarily, including by tube insertion into the esophagus.
• •Establishes a civil penalty of up to $14,000 per violation for violators.

Why it matters

• •The bill amends the existing Poultry Products Inspection Act to establish a new federal prohibition on a specific animal husbandry practice.
• •Force feeding ducks and geese for foie gras production is addressed as a matter subject to federal oversight through the agricultural products inspection framework.

Who is affected

• •Individuals who engage in the force feeding of ducks or geese for foie gras production.
• •Entities involved in foie gras production that rely on this practice.

What happens next

The bill was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture on November 12, 2026, where it awaits further consideration.