Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2017–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsored the Puppy Protection Act, S. 4437, bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal standards of care for dogs kept by commercial breeders by improving requirements for housing, veterinary care, exercise, socialization, and humane breeding practices. 118th Congress ✅ Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2009–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsor of the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act, H.R. 3946, to strengthen federal enforcement against … Read more
Tenure: 116th – 119th CongressesYears of Service: 2019–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Signed congressional letter opposing the SOB Act that would erode states’ rights, undermine family farmers, and expand foreign influence over U.S. food production ✅ Signed a congressional letter opposing the EATS/SOB Act that would erode states’ rights, undermine family farmers, and expand foreign … Read more
Tenure: 116th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2013–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 1661, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1684, to strengthen enforcement against the cruel practice of … Read more
Tenure: 116th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2019–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsored the Puppy Protection Act, S. 4437, bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal standards of care for dogs kept by commercial breeders by improving requirements for housing, veterinary care, exercise, socialization, and humane breeding practices. 118th Congress ✅ Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2011–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act, H.R. 3946, to strengthen federal enforcement against animal fighting and related criminal activity. ✅ Supported House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, H.R. 2821, which passed by voice vote under suspension of the … Read more