Congressional Bills to Fund USDA and Department of Interior
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Currently, Congress is moving forward with legislation to allocate funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior for the 2024 fiscal year. These annual appropriations bills play a crucial role in determining how the federal government allocates resources to manage and implement its programs. These bills encompass a broad spectrum of issues, including those related to animal welfare, providing a prime opportunity to enhance protections for pets, horses, farm animals, and more.
Farm Animal Confinement: Exploring Alternatives
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In industrialized farming operations, laying hens, pregnant pigs (sows), and veal calves often endure confinement in cramped cages and crates that restrict their movement to the point where they cannot comfortably lie down, turn around, or fully extend their limbs. In response to growing concerns about animal welfare, several states have enacted legislation aimed at protecting farm animals. These laws prohibit the use of battery cages for laying hens, gestation crates for sows, and veal crates for calves. Currently, 15 states have implemented bans on one or more of these confinement practices, while numerous others are in the process of considering similar legislation.
Ways to Help
There are many ways to get involved and support this cause. Using the link below will contact your State Representatives with your urgent message.
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