Emaciated Horse Going to Slaughter
Landmark Field Investigation of Horse Slaughter in North America
February 09, 2023 15:08 ET | Animal Wellness Action
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A joint investigation and analysis released today and conducted by the Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, and Animals’...
Wild Onaqui stallions
Veterans for Mustangs Act Introduced by Reps. McClain, Carter, Moore, Salazar, Garcia, Neguse, Fitzpatrick, and Others
February 02, 2023 13:25 ET | Animal Wellness Action
Washington, D.C., Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Animal Wellness Action, Veterans for Mustangs, Monty Roberts, and others applauded U.S. Reps. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Troy Carter (D-LA),...
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Biden Signs Five Animal Protection Measures into Law
December 30, 2022 13:59 ET | Animal Wellness Action
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden inked the last of five animal protection measures into law in the year-end spending bill to fund the Federal...
Carole Baskin, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, and Marty Irby
President Biden Signs Big Cat Public Safety Act to End Abuses Seen in 'Tiger King' into Law
December 21, 2022 10:03 ET | Animal Wellness Action
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Big Cat Rescue applauded the signing of the...
Gamecocks in action
Federal Court Issues Sentences for Alabama Cockfighting Kingpins
December 07, 2022 12:12 ET | Animal Wellness Action
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and allied groups congratulated federal prosecutors for securing federal prison time for major cockfighting...
Sen. Cruz with advocates
U.S. Senate Passes Big Cat Public Safety Act, Legislation Now Awaits President Biden's Signature
December 06, 2022 20:18 ET | Animal Wellness Action
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonight, Animal Wellness Action announced the U.S. Senate passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, H.R. 263, today by Unanimous Consent,...
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.
Sen. Rand Paul's FDA Modernization Act to End Animal Testing Mandates Passes U.S. Senate
September 29, 2022 13:52 ET | Animal Wellness Action
Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Senate passed the FDA Modernization Act 2.0, S.5002, without dissent, taking a major step toward enacting a policy that could...
U.S. Capitol, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II Quietly Supported Efforts to Pass U.S. Horse Protection Legislation Advanced in Congress Today
September 21, 2022 12:26 ET | Animal Wellness Action
Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 5441, by a vote of 46 to 9 in a...
Tennessee Walking Horse Stacked Shoe and Ankle Chains
Horse Slaughter and Soring Debate Continue with Congressional Hearing on PAST and SAFE Acts Today
May 26, 2022 13:01 ET | Animal Wellness Action
Washington, D.C., May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce dove into debates about the treatment of horses in the United States. The Energy and...
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Maryland Racing Commission Officially Suspends Bob Baffert, Making Trainer Ineligible for Preakness Stakes
April 11, 2022 15:30 ET | Animal Wellness Action
Towson, Maryland, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Maryland Racing Commission responded to calls from the Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, and the Animal Wellness...