Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Andy Barr (R-KY), who represent two of the meccas of American thoroughbred racing — Saratoga Springs and Lexington — introduced the Horseracing Integrity Act, H.R. 1754, to end the doping of American race horses and create a uniform national standard for drug testing that would … Read more
One Consent Decree Imposes a Three-Year Suspension on a Serial Violator of Federal Laws Against “Horse Soring” But Some Suspensions Doesn’t Take Effect until 2022 Washington, D.C. — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to coddle and tolerate serious violations of the Horse Protection Act (HPA), meting out token and virtually meaningless penalties … Read more
Marquis will promote the enforcement of animal protection laws and form a national law enforcement council focused on animal issues Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) is pleased to announce that Joshua Marquis has joined the group as Director of Legal Affairs and Enforcement. An experienced prosecutor with an accomplished record on animal protection … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Today U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Charlie Crist (D-FL) introduced legislation to crack down on cruel “puppy mills” — large commercial dog breeding operations that breed large volumes of puppies to sell at pet stores and over the internet. The WOOF Act would amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the U.S. … Read more
Will advance key public policy initiatives to help animals Washington, D.C. — Today veterinarian U.S. Reps. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Ted Yoho (R-FL) were joined by Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Ron Estes (R-KS), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Chris Collins (R-NY) in introducing the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 693. The bill was renamed … Read more
The same bill last year had 263 House cosponsors and is poised to pass in the chamber Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Reps. Gregorio Sablan (D-NMI) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2019 to end the trade in shark fins. The measure would prohibit the import, export, possession, trade, and … Read more
Bill obtained 219 cosponsors in the 115th Congress Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) reintroduced the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act (HR 961) to end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. The legislation would prohibit the sale and transport of equines for slaughter, effectively preventing horse … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Today, Priscilla Presley, U.S. Rep Steve Cohen (D-TN), and author and animal advocate Wayne Pacelle were recognized for their leadership and work to end the cruel practice of soring Tennessee Walking Horses. Awards were presented at the National Press Club by the Citizens Campaign Against Big Lick Animal Cruelty (CCABLAC) and its founder … Read more
King amendment rejected while new legislation adopted against animal fighting, the dog meat trade, and domestic violence Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action applauds the inclusion of several broadly supported animal protection bills that informed sources confirmed today, including the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act, Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, and the Parity … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed two critical animal protection provisions to protect survivors of domestic violence and their pets and urge robust enforcement of federal animal welfare laws. The measures were included as part of the Senate’s multi-Agency spending bill for FY20 and carried strong bipartisan support. Led by U.S. Sens. Martha McSally … Read more