Dear Humanitarian, Last week, the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) Agriculture Appropriations bill to block inspections of horse slaughter facilities by USDA officials. On Thursday the Senate Appropriations Committee will consider an identical amendment to their version of the FY14 Agriculture Appropriations bill. This bipartisan language had been…
Dear Humanitarian, The House Appropriations Committee is poised to decide whether or not to block a wasteful and harmful expansion of the federal government, save taxpayer dollars, and — of particular interest to humanitarians — protect horses from being cruelly slaughtered for human consumption. Later this week, the House Appropriations Committee will consider the FY14…
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 – Washington, DC – The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes a new report by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) that clearly indicates the need for a major overhaul in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) wild horse and burro management program. The report, entitled “Using Science to Improve the BLM…
Merchandise Partnership to Benefit the Animal Welfare Institute and the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance Campaign to Kick Off with a Benefit “Family & Friends” All Star Concert at Hard Rock Times Square 100% of Ticket price will go to the Animal Welfare Institute and the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance WHO: “The Family Nelson & Willie”, including Willie…
Dear Humanitarian: The Animal Welfare Institute’s Congressional directory for the 113th US Congress is now available. This small, color booklet provides information on how to contact every Member of Congress, as well as House and Senate committees and relevant government officials. It is a valuable and convenient tool to have when helping us contact Members…
And Americans Agree. Now It Is Time for Congress to Act! Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2013) – The Animal Welfare Institute applauds Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for joining the Animal Welfare Institute and the majority of Americans who feel there are better, more humane, more responsible options for horses nearing the end of their…
New Role Will Work with Coalition Members to Promote Equine Welfare and Protection (Jan. 17, 2012) — The Homes for Horses Coalition, a resource and representative voice of the nation’s horse rescue and sanctuary community, announced the appointment of Cindy Gendron as the program’s new coordinator. The coalition was formed in 2007 by The Humane…
Dear Humanitarian, This week the House of Representatives will decide whether to block an unnecessary expansion of the federal government, save taxpayer dollars, and – of particular interest to humanitarians – protect horses from being cruelly slaughtered for human consumption. On June 19, the House Appropriations Committee, by voice vote, approved an amendment to the…
Dear Humanitarian, This Tuesday, June 26, the House of Representatives will decide whether to block an unnecessary expansion of the federal government, save taxpayer dollars, and – of particular interest to humanitarians – protect horses from being cruelly slaughtered for human consumption. On June 19, the House Appropriations Committee, by voice vote, approved an amendment…
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 – Washington, D.C. — The language to disallow funding for inspections, originally passed into law in 2005 with bipartisan support, has effectively halted horse slaughter operations on American soil for years — that is, until late last year when three legislators quietly removed it from the Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations bill…
