Congressional Hearing on Anti-Horse Slaughter and Soring Legislation Set for Next Week Read More » May 20, 2022
House Energy and Commerce Full Committee Unanimously Passes Food and Drug Act, Including Provision to Lift Federal Animal Testing Mandate Read More » May 18, 2022
“Tiger King” and Zanesville Menageries and Hazards on Display Before Key House Committee Examining the Big Cat Public Safety Act Read More » May 12, 2022
House Health Subcommittee Unanimously Passes Food and Drug Act of 2022, Including FDA Modernization Act rider Read More » May 11, 2022
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Introduces LEAD Act to Address Lead Poisoning of Bald and Golden Eagles and More than 100 Other Species Read More » May 6, 2022
House Energy & Commerce includes FDA Modernization Act in Larger FDA Reform and Funding Package Read More » May 5, 2022
Statement on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Announcement to Contract with Drug Free Sport International Instead of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Read More » May 3, 2022
With Avian Influenza Infiltrating Oklahoma, the Nation’s Biggest Underground Cockfighting Industry Can Make the Outbreak Even More Menacing and Far-Reaching Read More » May 2, 2022
McClain, Fitzpatrick, and Salazar Applauded by Veterans and Animal Groups for Introduction of Veterans for Mustangs Act Read More » April 28, 2022
Mass equine deaths in Colorado camp spark outrage as animal groups demand immediate halt to wild horse, burro roundups Read More » April 27, 2022
Animal Wellness Says Guam’s New Animal Import Standards Are Hollow and Won’t Stem Illegal Shipments of Fighting Animals Read More » April 26, 2022
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Federal Crackdown on Sadistic “Monkey Torture” Network, Renew Call for Passage of ACE Act Read More » July 28, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Endorses Federal Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement Animals Read More » June 26, 2026
Wayne Pacelle Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman for Omitting Repeal of Prop 12, Question 3 from Draft Farm bill Read More » June 23, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Applauds St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for Cockfighting Bust, Notes Link Between Animal Fighting and Drug Crimes Read More » June 23, 2026
Statement from Wayne Pacelle, President of Animal Wellness Action, on the Death of a Teenager During a Horse Carriage Ride in Central Park Read More » June 18, 2026
Statement from Wayne Pacelle, President, Animal Wellness Action, on the fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel harness racing facility Read More » June 17, 2026