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Equines
Congress Passes Historic Legislation to Protect Racehorses
Press ReleaseDecember 22, 2020EquinesUpdate: On December 27, President Donald Trump signed the fiscal year 2021 omnibus spending package, which includes the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds...
House passes Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
EquinesOn September 29, the House of Representatives passed the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HR 1754) by voice vote. Led by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Andy Barr (R-KY), the...
Lawmakers to BLM: Stop Barbaric Surgical Sterilizations of Wild Horses in Utah
Press ReleaseNovember 19, 2020EquinesToday, 58 lawmakers in both the House of Representatives and the Senate sent a bipartisan letter to the Department of the Interior condemning the Bureau of Land Management’s plan to perform unsafe...
After Santa Anita Deaths, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Passes House to Protect Thoroughbreds
Press ReleaseSeptember 29, 2020EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the US House of Representatives for passing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (H.R. 1754) today. This bill aims to reduce fatalities and injuries...
House Votes to Ban Unsafe Horse Transport in Federal Transportation Legislation
Press ReleaseJuly 1, 2020EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the US House of Representatives for passing the Horse Transportation Safety Act (HTSA) today as part of a massive infrastructure package that was approved....
Horse Rescues Hard Pressed by Pandemic
Companion Animals, EquinesDuring the COVID-19 crisis, equine rescues across the country are contending with dwindling supplies, support, and income. These rescues often rely on fundraising events such as open houses and adoption...
Chicago Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages
EquinesIn other news related to horse welfare, a major victory was gained when the Chicago City Council voted 46–4 to ban the use of horse-drawn carriages in the city. The...
Horse Transportation Safety Act Poised to Move Forward
EquinesThe use of double-deck trailers to transport horses is inhumane and can lead to debilitating injuries. With their low ceiling clearance, these trailers are designed to haul shorter and stouter...
Safe Horse Transport Included in New Federal Transportation Legislation
Press ReleaseJune 8, 2020EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends lawmakers from the US House of Representatives for including the Horse Transportation Safety Act (HTSA) in transportation legislation unveiled last week. The HTSA would...
Fast Tracking Fatalities: Bust of Horse Racing Doping Ring Highlights Need for Reform
Companion Animals, EquinesEach year in the United States, hundreds of racehorses die on tracks across the country—a death toll that far exceeds the number of fatalities in other racing jurisdictions around the...