major political action committee devoted to the task of electing humane minded candidates to public office at the federal and state levels.
We can only succeed if you participate in the work by following voting recommendations, raising awarness and funding, and through your involvement in the political process.
Protecting Horses from Slaughter for Foreign Markets
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503) stops the slaughter of horses for export for human consumption. Speak Up!
The Wild Horse Act (H.R. 297 and S. 576) reinstates federal protections for wild mustangs. Speak Up!
Keeping Wildlife in the Wild- Not As Pets
The Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 1329) prohibits the pet trade in apes and monkeys, protecting the public from attacks and disease threats and stopping inhumane treatment of highly intelligent, complex creatures. Speak Up!
Ridding America of Animal Fighting
The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforecement Act (H.R. 817 and S. 382) creates felony-level penalties for illegal dogfighting and cockfighting activities. Speak Up!
Protecting Our Pets
The Pet Animal Welfare Statute of "PAWS" (H.R. 2669 and S. 1139) provides oversight and better care for animals at mass dog-breeding "puppy mills". The Engine Coolant and Antifreeze Bittering Agent Act (H.R. 2567 and S. 1110) makes antifreeze unpalatable to prevent children and pets from being poisoned. Speak Up!
Ensuring the Humane Treatment of Farm Animals
Poultry, which make up 95% of animals slaughtered for food, need coverage by the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, and "downed animals" too sick or injured to walk should not enter the food supply. Speak Up!
Ending Unethical Trophy Hunting Abuses
The Sportsmanship in Hunting Act (H.R. 1688 and S. 304) stops the trade in captive exotic animals for fenced "canned hunts". Speak Up! The Computer Assisted Remote Hunting Act (H.R. 1558) stops Internet users from clicking a computer mouse to bag a trophy. Efforts are also underway to end a tax scam involving hunting trophy donations to pseudo museums. Speak Up!
