| Yesterday, we told you about the productive meetings our team had with lawmakers in Washington D.C. to make sure the voices of wild horse and burro advocates were heard loud and clear. The response was encouraging, but we all know this is just one step in the journey to create real change.
Now, we’re ready to turn those conversations into action by advocating for key pieces of legislation that could transform the future of these incredible animals. And we need your help to keep the momentum going strong! Here’s a quick look at some of the bills we’re supporting. But first, will you chip in to support our government relations work?
1. Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023-2024
This bill aims to end the inhumane use of helicopters in wild horse roundups – a practice that causes tremendous stress and injury to these innocent animals. Thanks to our grassroots supporters, over 20,000 letters have already been sent to Congress urging them to back this essential legislation. We need to keep the pressure on to ensure this bill becomes law!
2. Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act
Each year, tens of thousands of American horses are brutally slaughtered for human consumption in Canada and Mexico, and the meat is then exported to foreign countries. That’s why we’re advocating for the SAFE Act, which would permanently ban horse slaughter plants from operating in the U.S and prevent the shipment of these innocent animals to slaughter plants across the border.
3. Ejiao Act
This bill focuses on protecting the global donkey population from the brutal practice of slaughter for the production of ejiao, a gelatin used in traditional Eastern medicine, by outlawing the sale or transportation of ejiao in the U.S. The United States is the third-largest importer of ejiao, with $12,000,000 in annual imports each year. That means passing this legislation would have a huge impact on the fight to end the international donkey skin trade.
Our progress in Washington is only possible because of dedicated supporters like you. But to see these bills passed, we have to keep our foot on the gas pedal. Can you chip in to help power our government relations work so we can pass lifesaving reform for our wild herds?
Thank you,
Team AWHC |
