Animal Wellness Action Press Releases

Published on March 29, 2022 - 21:27 GMT

Animal Wellness Action Executive Director Marty Irby Discusses Horse Soring, Slaughter, and Doping with WRGC 'The River'

AWA's Lobbying Efforts Secured Record Breaking $3 million in funding for USDA to enforce the Horse Protection Act in 2022 SYLVA, NC, USA, March 29, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA) executive director Marty Irby …

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Published on March 29, 2022 - 13:52 GMT

The Animal Wellness Podcast: U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace Talks Animal Welfare with Marty Irby and Joseph Grove

Mace discusses her leadership in Congress and compassion for animals on the latest episode CHARLESTON, SC, USA, March 29, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A first-termer elected in 2020, U. S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has moved like a storm on animal welfare. …

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Published on March 29, 2022 - 05:09 GMT

SCOTUS Should Protect States' Rights and Uphold Prop 12 in California

Prop 12 Created Even-Handed Standards Restricting In-State Sales of Breeding Pigs Kept in Extreme Confinement on Factory Farms WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, March 28, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contact: Wayne Pacelle at 202-420-0446 | wayne@ …

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Published on March 28, 2022 - 16:07 GMT

The Animal Wellness Podcast: Carole Baskin Talks Capitol Hill and the Big Cat Public Safety Act

One of the most recognized people on the planet, Tiger King's Carole Baskin, joins host Joseph Grove and Marty Irby on Episode 26 WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, March 28, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The founder of Big Cat Rescue, and our close friend, Carole …

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Published on March 24, 2022 - 23:03 GMT

Pro-Cockfighting Legislation Dies in the Oklahoma State House

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, USA, March 24, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Oklahoma House of Representatives chose not to take up House Bill 3283, by Rep. Justin Humphrey, that would have gutted penalties in Oklahoma’s comprehensive, voter-approved …

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Published on March 24, 2022 - 18:28 GMT

Embattled Horse Trainer Bob Baffert Loses Numerous Potential Kentucky Derby Contenders to Other Trainers

ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, USA, March 24, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, embattled horse trainer Bob Baffert announced that several potential Kentucky Derby contenders trained by Baffert were moved to other trainers. The moves come on the heels of Kentucky …

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Published on March 17, 2022 - 21:13 GMT

Key House Health Subcommittee Hears, Highlights FDA Modernization Act to Eliminate Archaic Animal-Testing Mandates

The Center for Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action applaud House members for hearing on pro-science, pro-animal proposed regulatory change WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, March 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Center for a …

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Published on March 11, 2022 - 19:47 GMT

Record Funding for Horse Protection Act Enforcement, De Facto Ban on Horse Slaughter, Clears U.S. House and Senate

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 11, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- oday, Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Washington-based non-profit political advocacy group that worked to pass the U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act …

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Published on March 10, 2022 - 20:59 GMT

Escobar and Mace Introduce Landmark Federal Legislation to Ban Extreme Confinement of Pigs in Gestation Crates

Anti-gestation crate policies set to take effect in key states and among dozens of major food retailers in 2022 WASHINGTON , DC, USA, March 10, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading animal welfare groups and farmers applauded the introduction of the Pigs …

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Published on March 9, 2022 - 18:20 GMT

Animal Wellness Action Secures Record Funding for Horse Protection Act Enforcement, De Facto Ban on Horse Slaughter

WASHINGTON , DC, USA, March 9, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Washington-based non-profit political advocacy group that worked to pass the U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act …

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Published on March 4, 2022 - 21:02 GMT

'Bob Baffert is the Lance Armstrong of Horse Racing': Serial Violator's Kentucky Derby Scandal Suspension Upheld

LEXINGTON , KENTUCKY , USA , March 4, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced their decision to uphold a 90 day suspension previously handed down to American horse racing's most infamous violator Bob Baffert …

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Published on February 15, 2022 - 17:09 GMT

Animal Wellness Action, Center for a Humane Economy Condemn Pro-Cockfighting Measure Headed to OK House

Groups charge that the bill gives comfort to known criminals in the state WASHINGTON D.C., WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, February 15, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, the Center for a Humane Economy, …

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Published on February 11, 2022 - 16:08 GMT

Center for a Humane Economy Announces New Roles, Positions

Changes to Further Mission to Better the Treatment of Animals in Business WASHINGTON, DC, USA, February 11, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Center for a Humane Economy announced new positions at the national organization. The organization welcomes …

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Published on February 10, 2022 - 20:44 GMT

U.S. District Court Restores Federal Protection of Wolves

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, February 10, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action (AWA), and the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE), and affiliates applauded a U.S. District Court for doing away with a last-minute Trump administration rule removing …

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Published on February 7, 2022 - 20:22 GMT

Rep. Rosa DeLauro Shepherds Sweeping Ban on Mink Farming through the U.S. House Citing Cruelty and Contagion Risks

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, USA, February 7, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, in voting to approve the America COMPETES Act, the U.S. House of Representatives included a provision to ban mink farming throughout the United States, signaling disapproval …

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Published on February 5, 2022 - 00:48 GMT

Rep. Nancy Mace Shepherds Sweeping Ban on Mink Farming to Passage Citing Cruelty and Contagion Risks

Legislation comes after hundreds of mink farms experience SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks CHARLESTON, SC, USA , February 4, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, with passage of the America COMPETES Act, the U.S. House of Representatives included a provision to ban …

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Published on January 24, 2022 - 17:06 GMT

Wild Horse, Animal Welfare Advocates Sue to Halt Cruel, Unjustified, Secretive Round-Ups in Nevada

RENO, NEVADA, USA, January 24, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friday, a coalition of wild horse and animal protection organizations filed suit in federal district court to halt the ongoing helicopter roundup operation by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) …

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Published on January 4, 2022 - 20:43 GMT

Animal Wellness Calls on New Horseracing Authority and USADA to Join and Implement Anti-Doping Law as Congress Intended

Disagreement Between Key Parties Threatens Effective Enforcement of Anti-Doping Law WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 4, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action leaders addressed the recent breakdown in discussions between the new …

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Published on December 15, 2021 - 21:48 GMT

Animal Groups Mark 50th Anniversary of Wild Horse and Burro Act by Calling for Reform of Government’s Management Program

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF), the Center for a Humane Economy, and the Wild Beauty Foundation marked the 50th anniversary of the Wild Free …

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Published on December 6, 2021 - 19:23 GMT

Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby Winner Media Spirit Drops Dead at Santa Anita Park Following Workout

Embattled 3-year-old Colt 's Death Highlights the Need for Reform, Implementation of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act ARCADIA , CALIFORNIA , UNITED STATES, December 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, as the news of embattled 2021 Kentucky …

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