Critical insights at the intersection of animals and politics
Scott Edwards General Counsel In recent weeks, the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action filed two lawsuits within three months against two largescale soccer retailers flouting California law by selling soccer cleats made from kangaroo skins. The state’s Penal Code prohibits the import and sale of kangaroo parts. But investigators with Animal Wellness Action … Read more
Julie Marshall National Communications Coordinator In our last National Law Enforcement Council newsletter, Animal Wellness Action’s Director of Legal Affairs Josh Marquis connected the dots between animal cruelty and school shooters. Since then, Animal Wellness Action has been hard at work reaching out to law enforcement organizations across the country to boost support for the … Read more
Reps. Susan Wild, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Madeleine Dean Are the Delegation’s Top Leaders on Animal Welfare Washington, D.C. – Reps. Susan Wild (D-7th) Brian Fitzpatrick (R-1st), and Madeleine Dean (D-4th) notched perfect scores on the Animal Wellness Action Legislative Scorecard for the 117th Congress, as key indicators that they are the leading advocates for animal welfare among Pennsylvania’s … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Animal Wellness Action announced endorsements for U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (1st District) and Ann Kuster (2nd District) in their re-election efforts in New Hampshire, hailing him as two of the leading lawmakers on animal welfare in the Congress. Rep. Kuster is one of the co-leaders of the Bear Protection Act in the 117th Congress. “Ann Kuster and Chris Pappas are … Read more
CHICAGO, IL – Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley in his re-election effort for the 5th Congressional District of Illinois, hailing him as one of the leading lawmakers on animal welfare in the Congress. Rep. Quigley is the lead author of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, H.R. 263, to stop the trade in big … Read more
DALLAS, TX – Today, Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden in his re-election effort for the 5th Congressional District of Texas. “Lance Gooden understands that how we treat animals is a test of our character and a red flag that demands our attention,” said Wayne Pacelle, president at Animal Wellness Action. “Mistreating animals … Read more
WASHINGTON, MI – Today, Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain in her re-election effort for the 10th Congressional District of Michigan. “Rep. McClain has proven to have a deep personal compassion for animals and has stepped up as a leader on these issues with the Veterans for Mustangs Act,” said Marty Irby, executive director … Read more
OIL CITY, PA – Today, Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson in his re-election effort for the 15th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. As Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, Thompson has been the best Republican leader on animal welfare issues the Committee has seen. He was instrumental In … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of Illinois for his consistent support of animal welfare in Congress. In addition to supporting a broad range of policies to help animals in the Congress, Padilla signaled his opposition to efforts in the Congress to overturn California’s Proposition 12 and other state laws … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Senator John Neely Kennedy for his leadership and steadfast support on animal welfare issues in the Congress. Senator Kennedy is the leader author of the Bear Poaching Elimination Act, S. 3472, to halt the killing of bears for their gall bladders and bile. The bipartisan legislation addresses two … Read more