By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released a package of 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2021, and it is a mixed bag for animals.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris head to the White House, they bring with them a proven track record of protecting animals.
In past years, we have worked with both the president- and vice-president-elect to strengthen laws on wildlife, marine mammals, farm animals, and so much more, and we look forward to continue working with them in coming years.
By Brad Pyle
The problems at the United States Postal Service have already had dire consequences for animals, and now they risk doing the same to the upcoming election. President Trump and the U.S. Congress must act to ensure that the postal system is operating at full capacity and with competency before the General Election to ensure the integrity of the outcome.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The fundamental purpose of our marquee advocacy training event, Taking Action for Animals Online, occurring on September 19 and 20, is to support greater political and social engagement by those who care about animals. COVID-19 hasn’t changed a thing in that regard, and TAFA 2020 features one of the strongest speaker and topic rosters in years, with nearly two dozen exciting sessions.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The U.S. House has just approved additional help for animals, including right whales, chimpanzees and farm animals, as it continues the process of appropriating funds for federal agencies and departments for FY2021.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Sen. Booker introduces federal bill to stop high-speed animal slaughter and meat processing during COVID-19
Sen. Booker introduces federal bill to stop high-speed animal slaughter and meat processing during COVID-19
The Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act would slow down line speeds to protect workers, animals and consumers; Sens. Blumenthal, Feinstein, Harris, Merkley, Sanders and Warren sign on as original cosponsors
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
New federal bill seeks to stop high-speed animal slaughter and meat processing during COVID-19
New federal bill seeks to stop high-speed animal slaughter and meat processing during COVID-19
The Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act would slow down line speeds to protect workers, animals, consumers
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Congress has begun its annual process of funding federal departments, agencies and programs, and last night two House subcommittees voted to include several crucial provisions benefiting animals in their FY2021 appropriations bills.
