Animal Wellness Action Blog

Critical insights into issues at the intersection of animals and politics​

Candidate deserves support for her strong commitment to lead on animal welfare issues. Washington D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Luz Rivas in the race for California’s 29th congressional district.  She is expected to succeed Rep. Tony Cárdenas, who … Read more

Bipartisan pair can be a winning team for animal welfare in U.S. House Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action (AWA), a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Republican Rep. Young Kim for re-election in the race for California’s 40th congressional district, and Democratic challenger Derek … Read more

Split between two federal courts has created uncertainty, but for now, supporters are hopeful for future of law protecting Thoroughbred horses from racing-related abuses. Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action expressed optimism now that the U.S. Supreme Court has reactivated enforcement of the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Act in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas — a … Read more

Congresswoman deserves support for steadfast commitment to animal welfare Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Betty McCollum for re-election in the race for Minnesota’s 4th congressional district. “Betty McCollum is a strong supporter of animal welfare in … Read more

Congressman is fighting China’s attempts to overturn farm animal housing laws that American farmers have invested in by the hundreds of millions of dollars Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Jeff Van Drew for re-election in the race … Read more

Congressman deserves support for steadfast leadership on numerous animal welfare issues Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Mike Quigley for re-election in the race for Illinois’s 5th congressional district. The group lauded his strong leadership on numerous … Read more

Congressman deserves support for steadfast leadership on numerous animal welfare issues Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Joe Neguse for re-election in the race for Colorado’s 2nd congressional district. The group lauded his strong leadership on numerous … Read more

Congressman deserves support for steadfast leadership on numerous animal welfare issues Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Jason Crow for re-election in the race for Colorado’s 6th congressional district. The group lauded his strong support for numerous … Read more

Congresswoman hailed as a top animal welfare advocate in the U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, a national policy and political organization seeking to enhance and advance legal protections for animals, has endorsed Rep. Nancy Mace for re-election in the race for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district. The organization announced an … Read more

PRESS RELEASE​ The ‘Yes on 127’ Campaign’s Largest Donor is Weld County-Based The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Non-Profit Animal Wellness Groups with a Range of Professional Scientists on Staff, and more than 1,000 Local Colorado Donors Grand Lake, CO – The leading opponents of Prop 127, according to campaign finance reports and daily reporting requirements, are … Read more