Congresswoman has swung behind a range of important animal welfare reforms
Washington D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Yadira Caraveo for re-election in the race for Colorado’s 8th congressional district.
Noting her key seat on the House Agriculture Committee, which has jurisdiction over most animal-related federal legislation, the group hailed her support on numerous animal welfare policies. This term, she co-sponsored the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act (H.R. 2742) to address organized dogfighting and cockfighting, the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475) to end horse slaughter for human consumption, the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) to stop the abusive practice of horse soring, the Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 1624) to enhance care standards for breeding dogs, and the Greyhound Protection Act (H.R. 3894) to phase out greyhound racing in the United States.
“We urge voters in the 8th congressional district of Colorado to back Yadira Caraveo this fall,” Pacelle said. “She is passionate about animal welfare and fighting for mainstream policies to protect both domesticated and wild animals.”
The full endorsement letter for Rep. Caraveo may be viewed here.