in no more than 4 States. (b) Policy It is the policy of the Congress in this chapter to prohibit the use of wire communications for the purpose of gambling on live, commercial greyhound racing and open field coursing events and to prohibit the transport of animals including but not limited to greyhounds, rabbits, and hares in interstate and foreign commerce in furtherance of these activities. 3. Protection of greyhounds Section 1084 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: (f) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to authorize gambling on commercial greyhound racing taking place domestically or internationally using wire communications or to permit the transport of animals for the purpose of conducting or furthering commercial dog racing, live lure training or field coursing. . 4. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed— (1) to preempt any State law prohibiting gambling or protecting the welfare of animals including but not limited to greyhounds, rabbits, and hares