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The Issues

Proposed Legislation and Public Policy

Laws are enacted to reflect societal values, but laws addressing how animals are treated on farms are inconsistent with popular concerns. Farmed animals are excluded from most federal and state anti-cruelty laws, therefore animals used for food production are legally subjected to intolerable suffering. Farm Sanctuary campaigns target unconscionable animal cruelty by changing policies, laws, and corporate practices that are not inline with popular sentiments. Please take a moment to review the current legislation that is under discussion, and then take action.

Federal Legislation
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Ask your U.S. Representative to Join the Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus
The Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus is comprised of members of Congress who work towards passing animal-friendly legislation. The more members of the caucus, the more successful it will be in passing animal protection legislation. Ask your U.S. Representative to join the Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus today. Read more.

Downed Animal Enforcement Act

No Downers Campaign



Support NEW federal legislation to help downed animals! Support the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008.
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