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Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Upgrade and Record-Breaking Horse Protection Act Signed by President

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December 23, 2022

Congress Approves Landmark Measure to Reduce Animal Testing

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December 23, 2022

Year-End Congressional Spending Bill Includes Highest-Ever Level of Funding for Horse Protection Act

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December 21, 2022

President Joe Biden Signs Big Cat Public Safety Act Into Law

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December 20, 2022

FDA Modernization Act to End Animal Testing Mandates Included in Year-End Spending Bill

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December 20, 2022

Kangaroo-Skin Soccer Cleats a Virtual No-Show at 2022 World Cup

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December 19, 2022

Shark fin soup to be taken off the menu in the United States

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December 16, 2022

USDA Findings Revealed by Animal Wellness Action Show Rampant “Soring” at Tennessee Walking Horse Event

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December 14, 2022

Federal Court Issues Sentences for Alabama Cockfighting Kingpins

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December 7, 2022

U.S. Senate Passes Big Cat Public Safety Act

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December 7, 2022

Animal Wellness Groups Commend Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks for Ending Pony Rides Attraction

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December 5, 2022

University of South Alabama Receives Washington, D.C. Top Lobbyist and Mobile Native Who Was Honored by Queen Elizabeth As Guest Speaker

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November 18, 2022
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Animal Wellness Action Applauds San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office for Breaking Up Suspected Cockfighting Operation Near Lodi

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May 29, 2026

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Nye County Authorities for Major Cockfighting Bust Involving Weapons, Cockfighting blades and Hundreds of Birds

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May 28, 2026

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Connecticut Law Enforcement for Cockfighting Raid in Tolland

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May 18, 2026

Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action reacts to the decision to send the Farm Bill back to the Rules Committee for further work

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April 29, 2026

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Federal Sentencing in Indiana Dogfighting Ring, Calls for Passage of FIGHT Act to Restrict Animal Fighting Networks

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April 14, 2026

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Louisville Authorities for Dogfighting Arrest, Call for Passage of FIGHT Act

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April 10, 2026

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Parker County Sheriff’s Office for Dismantling Illegal Cockfighting Syndicate

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April 8, 2026

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Idaho Law Enforcement Leaders for Backing Stronger Measures Against Staged Animal Fighting

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April 6, 2026

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for Cockfighting Bust, Calls for Public Vigilance on This Too Common Cruelty and Crime

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April 5, 2026
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