Archive: News
Legislation Reintroduced to End the Dangerous Primate Pet Trade
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses today’s reintroduction in Congress of the Captive Primate Safety Act (CPSA), which would end...
Rare Red Wolves Released in North Carolina after Federal Court Ruling
Red wolf captive breeding facilities today announced the release of four adult red wolves into eastern North Carolina after conservation...
Bill Introduced to Protect Companion Animals from Unscrupulous Dealers
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). This...
Bill Reintroduced to Strengthen Vital Protections under the Animal Welfare Act
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes the reintroduction yesterday of the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)....
Animal Welfare Groups Commend Federal Lawmakers for Reintroducing Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter
Federal lawmakers reintroduced legislation today to permanently ban horse slaughter in the United States and end the current export of...
Safe Horse Transport Legislation Headed to Full House for a Vote
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the Horse Transportation Safety...
Senate Revives Legislation to End Cruel Practice of Horse Soring
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses Thursday’s reintroduction in the Senate of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 2295)...
Animal Welfare Groups Commend US House of Representatives for Passing Critical Amendment to Ban Horse Slaughter
The US House of Representatives yesterday passed the Carter-Fitzpatrick Amendment to the INVEST in America Act, which would ban the...
House Votes to Ban Unsafe Horse Transport
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds the US House of Representatives for passing the Horse Transportation Safety Act (HTSA) today...
House Committee Moves to Reform Federal Wild Horse Program
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) commend the US House Appropriations committee for advancing...