Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition

Legislative Advocacy

                                                                                                        

MHWC advocates for legislation both nationally and locally in support of welfare improvements for equines and all animals. For questions regarding MHWC legislative advocacy, please contact paula@flom.com.

 

We are currently supporting animal welfare and equine legislation in the following ways:

 

Federal Advocacy

 

Horse Slaughter:

 

Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act – H.R. 3475 / S. 2037

The SAFE Act is federal legislation banning the slaughter of American horses on our soil and abroad. Learn more about MHWC’s position on the SAFE act:

 

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Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition – Position on Horse Slaughter

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MHWC Letter to MN Senator in support of the SAFE act

 

 

SAFE Act General Factsheet

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https://www.aspca.org/news/equine-industry-and-animal-welfare-orgs-team-ban-horse-slaughter

 

 

2022 Veterinarians for Equine Welfare Support Letter

 

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Veterinarians Sign this form to join the ASPCA SAFE act Support Letter

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Supporting members of the SAFE Act:

The Jockey Club

U.S. Trotting Association

Stronach Group

Breeders’ Cup

Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

Jockey’s Guild

New York Racing Association

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Animal Welfare Institute

Humane World for Animals

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Many others

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Minnesota State Advocacy:

 

Minnesota Office of Animal Protection (MNOAP) – S.F. 3542 / H.F. 3799 Norris

MN OAP bill will protect animals and humans by providing statewide expertise, oversight, assistance and resources for the effective enforcement of criminal law – specifically the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of animal cruelty. Learn more about MNOAP bill, sponsored by Animal Folks:

 

https://www.mnoap.org/

 

https://www.animalfolksmn.org/

 

 

Minnesota Companion Animal Board (CAB) bill – S.F. 1136 / H.F 1668

CAB bill supports the creation of a board that will prioritize pet issues in state government. Spay/neuter services, affordable veterinary care, pet food banks and effective regulation of puppy mills are addressed. The bill is focused on how to help animal shelter, rescues, vet clinics and other provide credible care and resources. Learn more about the CAB bill, sponsored by Animal Folks:

 

https://www.mncab.org/

 

https://www.animalfolksmn.org/

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2024 Humane World for Animals (formally HSUS) Humane Scorecard

Humane World Action Fund publishes an annual Humane Scorecard of Congress to give you a snapshot of every federal legislator's record on animal protection issues. Take a look to see how your Minnesota legislators performed in 2024: 

 

https://humaneaction.org/humane-scorecard

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