Tenure: 118th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2023–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
State: Rhode Island
Tenure: 118th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2023–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 Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act, H.R. 1477, to establish a dedicated DOJ unit to investigate … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 2007–Present Notable Actions119th Congress ✅ Cosponsor of the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, S. 775, to ban U.S.-based horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ✅ Cosponsor of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, S. 355, to direct the FDA to update its regulations consistent … Read more
Tenure: 115th–119th CongressesYears of Service: 1997–Present Notable Actions118th Congress ✅ Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, S. 4004, bipartisan legislation to strengthen enforcement against the cruel practice of soring horses. The bill would ban devices associated with soring, require independent USDA-trained inspectors, increase penalties for violations, and strengthen the Horse Protection Act to … Read more