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Safe Horse Transport Legislation Headed to Full House for a Vote
Press ReleaseJune 10, 2021EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the Horse Transportation Safety Act (HTSA) today as part of surface transportation legislation. The...
Animal Welfare Groups Commend Federal Lawmakers for Reintroducing Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseMay 19, 2021EquinesFederal lawmakers reintroduced legislation today to permanently ban horse slaughter in the United States and end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad. Sponsored by US Reps. Jan...
Bill Reintroduced to Strengthen Vital Protections under the Animal Welfare Act
Press ReleaseMay 18, 2021All ProgramsThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes the reintroduction yesterday of the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). This bill would protect animals from unscrupulous dealers and exhibitors,...
Bill Introduced to Protect Companion Animals from Unscrupulous Dealers
Press ReleaseMay 13, 2021Companion AnimalsThe 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). This crucial legislation would prevent companion dogs and cats from being...
Legislation Reintroduced to End the Dangerous Primate Pet Trade
Press ReleaseMay 12, 2021Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses today’s reintroduction in Congress of the Captive Primate Safety Act (CPSA), which would end the cruel and dangerous pet primate trade in the United...
Rare Red Wolves Released in North Carolina after Federal Court Ruling
Press ReleaseMay 12, 2021Terrestrial WildlifeRed wolf captive breeding facilities today announced the release of four adult red wolves into eastern North Carolina after conservation groups won a federal court ruling in January that required...
Conservation Groups Petition US Wildlife Officials to Ban Import, Sale of Banggai Cardinalfish
Press ReleaseApril 22, 2021Marine WildlifeConservation groups filed a petition today urging the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to ban the import and sale of threatened Banggai cardinalfish from Indonesia. The Banggai cardinalfish—a coral reef inhabitant noted...
House Reintroduces Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act to Protect Sharks from Cruel Finning
Press ReleaseApril 22, 2021Marine WildlifeToday on Earth Day, Representatives Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (I-MP) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) reintroduced the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act. The bill, which is endorsed by the Animal Welfare...
Big Cat Public Safety Act Reintroduced in Senate
Press ReleaseApril 19, 2021Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute commends today’s reintroduction of the Big Cat Public Safety Act in the US Senate. Championed by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Richard...
Norway Urged to Stop Planned Auditory Experiment Involving Captured Minke Whales
Press ReleaseApril 12, 2021Marine WildlifeNOAH, Norway’s largest NGO for animals, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), and WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation) are urging Mattilsynet, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, to revoke its approval of...