The main purpose of this legislation is to address animal cruelty and its potential links to future violence against humans. It aims to direct the Attorney General to conduct a comprehensive study on animal cruelty, exploring its underlying causes and its correlation with human violence. The legislation is titled the "Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2026," or the "AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026." Key provisions of the legislation include the requirement for the Attorney General, through the National Institute of Justice, to conduct a study within three years…