Facing Industry Pressure, USDA Delays Crucial Horse Protections

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is disappointed with the US Department of Agriculture’s announcement today that it will delay implementation of regulations...

To Celebrate National Horse Protection Day, Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Horse Slaughter

In honor of National Horse Protection Day on March 1, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers today reintroduced the Save...

CEQ Guts NEPA by Rescinding Regulations

Today the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) took the most drastic action since its creation in 1970 by rescinding 50...

Congress Launches First-Ever Wild Horse Caucus to Protect America’s Iconic Mustangs and Burros

In a landmark move for America’s wild horses and burros, today US Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV), Jaun Ciscomani (R-AZ), David...

President’s Budget Could Usher in Mass Horse Slaughter, Lethal “Management”

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is deeply concerned that the administration's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget omits critical protections for...

Foundation to Protect New Mexico Wildlife Reaches Agreement with Navajo Nation to Protect Horses

The Foundation to Protect New Mexico Wildlife today announced it has formalized an agreement with the Navajo Nation to develop...

Senate Appropriations Committee Once Again Approves Amendment Blocking Funds for USDA Inspections of Horse Slaughter Facilities

The Animal Welfare Institute commends the Senate Appropriations Committee for approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which included...

House Committee Joins Senate in Voting to Deny Use of Taxpayer Dollars to Inspect Horse Slaughter Plants

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the House Appropriations Committee for including an amendment in the Fiscal Year 2015 Agriculture...

Congress’s $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill Offers Triumphs, Setbacks for Animal Protection

On Saturday, Congress approved its Fiscal Year 2015 $1.1 trillion spending bill. Within the 1,603-page piece of legislation, which will...

Federal Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Slaughter of American Horses

Federal lawmakers today introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of horse slaughter operations within the US, end the current export...

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House Appropriators Again Reject Wild Horse Slaughter in Funding Bill

In Program: Equines

Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) commend the US House Committee on Appropriations for advancing bipartisan language in its...