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Safe Horse Transport Legislation Headed to Full House for a Vote
Washington, DC (June 10, 2021)—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the Horse Transportation Safety Act...
Animal Welfare Groups Commend Federal Lawmakers for Reintroducing Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter
Washington, DC—Federal lawmakers reintroduced legislation today to permanently ban horse slaughter in the United States and end the current export of American horses for slaughter...
Bill Reintroduced to Strengthen Vital Protections under the Animal Welfare Act
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes the reintroduction yesterday of the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). This bill would...
Bill Introduced to Protect Companion Animals from Unscrupulous Dealers
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes the reintroduction of the Pet Safety and Protection Act by Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Christopher Smith (R-NJ)...
Rare Red Wolves Released in North Carolina after Federal Court Ruling
CHAPEL HILL, NC—Red wolf captive breeding facilities today announced the release of four adult red wolves into eastern North Carolina after conservation groups won a...