Moran Amendment to Ban Horse Slaughter Attached to Agricultural Appropriations Bill
Language to halt USDA inspections, certification of slaughter facilities
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat, successfully included an amendment to the Fiscal Year ’12 Agricultural Appropriations Act to eliminate funding for USDA inspection of horsemeat. By defunding federal inspections, the amendment will prevent the cruel practice of horse slaughter in the United States.
“Industrial slaughter of horses should not be condoned by the United States Government,” said Rep. Moran. “We have to put an end once and for all to this practice. These animals are a proud symbol of the American West, treasured by all for their beauty and majesty. They deserve to be cared for, not killed for foreign consumption.”
Identical language was overwhelmingly approved in 2006 and has been included in the Agricultural Appropriations bill every year when introduced in subcommittee. This year the language had been stripped out and the Moran amendment sought to reinstate it.
A ban on USDA inspections halts the issuance of certifications for horsemeat exports, which has stopped operations at horse slaughter facilities and prevented new facilities from opening. In addition to improving U.S. animal welfare, the Moran amendment will reduce federal spending by $5 million each year. The FY’12 Appropriations Act now heads to the floor for a full vote by the House of Representatives.
The amendment has received the support of the Animal Welfare Institute and the Humane Society of the United States.
“Adding millions of dollars to the federal budget to inspect foreign-owned horse slaughter plants would have been a step backwards for America’s iconic horses and a waste of tax dollars,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. “We are grateful to Congressman Jim Moran for leading the charge to restore this critical horse protection provision, and to the House Appropriations Committee for reining in this multi-million-dollar subsidy that would paved the way for the needless killing of American horses for foreign gourmands.”
Moran has a long history of animal protection advocacy. He currently serves as the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Animal Protection Caucus. Moran received the Humane Society’s highest award in 2010 for championing the Truth in Fur Labeling Act, enacted in February 2011, which requires accurate labeling on all fur garments. During his time in Congress, Representative Moran has led the charge on a number of issues related to the protection of animals, including the successful passage of the Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010.
To read more on Rep. Moran’s efforts to protect animal welfare, please visit: http://moran.house.gov/issues_animal.shtml
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Urgent call to Action
Please watch this 1 minute PSA then call your representatives first thing Tuesday May 31st!
Legislation voted on Tuesday that could fund horse slaughter in the U.S. with your tax dollars
Call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-2131 or the Committee's number at (202) 225-2638.
(202) 225-2771 for Republicans
(202) 225-3481 for Democrats
There is an amendment that will be introduced by Mr. Moran. Please call the committee members and ask them to support this amendment.
FAXES APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE;
JERRY LEWIS- CA- 202-225-6498
SAM FARR- CA- 202-225-6791
KEN CALVERT -CA- 202-225-2004
MIKE HONDA- CA- 202-225-2699
LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, CA- 202-226-0350
ADAM SCHIFF- CA- 202-225-5828
BARBARA LEE-CA- 202-225-9817
SUPPORT the amendment that will be offered restoring the defund language to ensure horse slaughter does not resume!
Retain Language Defunding Federal Inspection of Horse Meat and Horses for Slaughter for Human Consumption
Bottom line: Tell them you do not support funding inspections for horse slaughter.
Toll free numbers:
1-866-220-0044
1-877-851-6437
1-877-762-8762
These numbers are provided for public use by non government groups and as such may change at any time. They ring through to the capital switchboard where you can ask for the legislators by name.
Details: http://www.savingamericashorses.org/Urgent%20message%20STOP%20U.S.%20Government%20from%20FUNDING%20Horse%20Slaughter.pdf
California Phone Numbers
| District | Name | Party | Room | Phone | Committee Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson, Mike | D | 231 CHOB | 202-225-3311 | Ways and Means Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence |
| 2 | Herger, Wally | R | 242 CHOB | 202-225-3076 | Ways and Means |
| 3 | Lungren, Daniel E. | R | 2313 RHOB | 202-225-5716 | House Administration, Chairman Homeland Security Judiciary |
| 4 | McClintock, Tom | R | 428 CHOB | 202-225-2511 | Budget Natural Resources |
| 5 | Matsui, Doris O. | D | 222 CHOB | 202-225-7163 | Energy and Commerce |
| 6 | Woolsey, Lynn | D | 2263 RHOB | 202-225-5161 | Education and the Workforce Science, Space, and Technology |
| 7 | Miller, George | D | 2205 RHOB | 202-225-2095 | Education and the Workforce |
| 8 | Pelosi, Nancy | D | 235 CHOB | 202-225-4965 | Democratic Leader |
| 9 | Lee, Barbara | D | 2267 RHOB | 202-225-2661 | Appropriations |
| 10 | Garamendi, John | D | 228 CHOB | 202-225-1880 | Armed Services Natural Resources |
| 11 | McNerney, Jerry | D | 1210 LHOB | 202-225-1947 | Science, Space, and Technology Veterans' Affairs |
| 12 | Speier, Jackie | D | 211 CHOB | 202-225-3531 | Homeland Security Oversight and Government Reform |
| 13 | Stark, Fortney Pete | D | 239 CHOB | 202-225-5065 | Ways and Means |
| 14 | Eshoo, Anna G. | D | 205 CHOB | 202-225-8104 | Energy and Commerce |
| 15 | Honda, Mike | D | 1713 LHOB | 202-225-2631 | Appropriations Budget |
| 16 | Lofgren, Zoe | D | 1401 LHOB | 202-225-3072 | House Administration Judiciary Science, Space, and Technology |
| 17 | Farr, Sam | D | 1126 LHOB | 202-225-2861 | Appropriations |
| 18 | Cardoza, Dennis | D | 2437 RHOB | 202-225-6131 | Agriculture Foreign Affairs |
| 19 | Denham, Jeff | R | 1605 LHOB | 202-225-4540 | Natural Resources Transportation and Infrastructure Veterans' Affairs |
| 20 | Costa, Jim | D | 1314 LHOB | 202-225-3341 | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| 21 | Nunes, Devin | R | 1013 LHOB | 202-225-2523 | Ways and Means Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence |
| 22 | McCarthy, Kevin | R | 326 CHOB | 202-225-2915 | Majority Whip Financial Services |
| 23 | Capps, Lois | D | 2231 RHOB | 202-225-3601 | Energy and Commerce |
| 24 | Gallegly, Elton | R | 2309 RHOB | 202-225-5811 | Foreign Affairs Judiciary |
| 25 | McKeon, Buck | R | 2184 RHOB | 202-225-1956 | Armed Services, Chairman Education and the Workforce |
| 26 | Dreier, David | R | 233 CHOB | 202-225-2305 | Rules, Chairman |
| 27 | Sherman, Brad | D | 2242 RHOB | 202-225-5911 | Financial Services Foreign Affairs |
| 28 | Berman, Howard | D | 2221 RHOB | 202-225-4695 | Foreign Affairs Judiciary |
| 29 | Schiff, Adam | D | 2411 RHOB | 202-225-4176 | Appropriations Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence |
| 30 | Waxman, Henry | D | 2204 RHOB | 202-225-3976 | Energy and Commerce |
| 31 | Becerra, Xavier | D | 1226 LHOB | 202-225-6235 | Ways and Means |
| 32 | Chu, Judy | D | 1520 LHOB | 202-225-5464 | Judiciary Small Business |
| 33 | Bass, Karen | D | 408 CHOB | 202-225-7084 | Budget Foreign Affairs |
| 34 | Roybal-Allard, Lucille | D | 2330 RHOB | 202-225-1766 | Appropriations |
| 35 | Waters, Maxine | D | 2344 RHOB | 202-225-2201 | Financial Services Judiciary |
| 36 | Harman, Jane -- Vacancy | D | 2400 RHOB | 202-225-8220 | |
| 37 | Richardson, Laura | D | 1330 LHOB | 202-225-7924 | Homeland Security Transportation and Infrastructure |
| 38 | Napolitano, Grace | D | 1610 LHOB | 202-225-5256 | Natural Resources Transportation and Infrastructure |
| 39 | Sanchez, Linda | D | 2423 RHOB | 202-225-6676 | Ethics Judiciary Veterans' Affairs |
| 40 | Royce, Ed | R | 2185 RHOB | 202-225-4111 | Financial Services Foreign Affairs |
| 41 | Lewis, Jerry | R | 2112 RHOB | 202-225-5861 | Appropriations |
| 42 | Miller, Gary | R | 2349 RHOB | 202-225-3201 | Financial Services Transportation and Infrastructure |
| 43 | Baca, Joe | D | 2366 RHOB | 202-225-6161 | Agriculture Financial Services |
| 44 | Calvert, Ken | R | 2269 RHOB | 202-225-1986 | Appropriations Budget |
| 45 | Bono, Mary | R | 104 CHOB | 202-225-5330 | Energy and Commerce |
| 46 | Rohrabacher, Dana | R | 2300 RHOB | 202-225-2415 | Foreign Affairs Science, Space, and Technology |
| 47 | Sanchez, Loretta | D | 1114 LHOB | 202-225-2965 | Armed Services Homeland Security |
| 48 | Campbell, John | R | 1507 LHOB | 202-225-5611 | Budget Financial Services |
| 49 | Issa, Darrell | R | 2347 RHOB | 202-225-3906 | Oversight and Government Reform, Chairman Judiciary |
| 50 | Bilbray, Brian P. | R | 2410 RHOB | 202-225-0508 | Energy and Commerce |
| 51 | Filner, Bob | D | 2428 RHOB | 202-225-8045 | Transportation and Infrastructure Veterans' Affairs |
| 52 | Hunter, Duncan D. | R | 223 CHOB | 202-225-5672 | Armed Services Education and the Workforce Transportation and Infrastructure |
| 53 | Davis, Susan | D | 1526 LHOB | 202-225-2040 | Armed Services Education and the Workforce |
Return of commercial horse slaughter to the U.S.?
Calls Needed TUESDAY to STOP U.S. Government from FUNDING Horse Slaughter Business!
Return of commercial horse slaughter to the U.S.?
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Committee has released its proposed appropriations budget for FY 2012.
The proposed bill does not include a provision de-funding inspections for horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. The proposed bill does not prohibit use of funds to inspect horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. The subcommittee report does not mention it.
It is the de-funding of these ante-mortem inspections in appropriations measures that has prohibited commercial horse slaughter for human consumption in the U.S. since 2007. Now, if the subcommittee bill passes, it could mean the return of commercial horse slaughter to the U.S.
Go here for more on the de-funding and the court decision that upheld it.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
The proposed budget bill will be voted on by the full House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 5 p.m. EST in Room 2359, Rayburn House Office Building.
This meeting will be webcast. Audio and video of the hearing will be available by clicking here. Audio only will be available by clicking here.
Call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-2131 or the Committee's number at (202) 225-2638, (202) 225-2771 for Republicans and (202) 225-3481 for Democrat members. Here are the names of committee members to ask for when you call. Go here to find the direct phone numbers of committee members and for your own U.S. representative.
Tell committee members and your own U.S. representative: Vote no on the appropriations bill unless the committee retains the language defunding inspections of horses to be slaughtered for human consumption.
Please forward this message to your friends and ask them to do the same.
Sincerely, Katia Louise
President
Wild for Life Foundation
Director, Saving America’s Horses
Laura Allen
Animal Law Attorney
BOD: Wild for Life Foundation
Advisory Board Member: Saving America’s Horses
Founder, Director: Animal Law Coalition
Link to PDF of this notice: http://www.savingamericashorses.org/Urgent%20message%20STOP%20U.S.%20Government%20from%20FUNDING%20Horse%20Slaughter.pdf
Return of commercial horse slaughter to the U.S.?
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Committee has released its proposed appropriations budget for FY 2012.
The proposed bill does not include a provision de-funding inspections for horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. The proposed bill does not prohibit use of funds to inspect horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. The subcommittee report does not mention it.
It is the de-funding of these ante-mortem inspections in appropriations measures that has prohibited commercial horse slaughter for human consumption in the U.S. since 2007. Now, if the subcommittee bill passes, it could mean the return of commercial horse slaughter to the U.S.
Go here for more on the de-funding and the court decision that upheld it.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
The proposed budget bill will be voted on by the full House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 5 p.m. EST in Room 2359, Rayburn House Office Building.
This meeting will be webcast. Audio and video of the hearing will be available by clicking here. Audio only will be available by clicking here.
Call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-2131 or the Committee's number at (202) 225-2638, (202) 225-2771 for Republicans and (202) 225-3481 for Democrat members. Here are the names of committee members to ask for when you call. Go here to find the direct phone numbers of committee members and for your own U.S. representative.
Tell committee members and your own U.S. representative: Vote no on the appropriations bill unless the committee retains the language defunding inspections of horses to be slaughtered for human consumption.
Please forward this message to your friends and ask them to do the same.
Sincerely, Katia Louise
President
Wild for Life Foundation
Director, Saving America’s Horses
Laura Allen
Animal Law Attorney
BOD: Wild for Life Foundation
Advisory Board Member: Saving America’s Horses
Founder, Director: Animal Law Coalition
Link to PDF of this notice: http://www.savingamericashorses.org/Urgent%20message%20STOP%20U.S.%20Government%20from%20FUNDING%20Horse%20Slaughter.pdf
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed well received by IWFF
For Immediate Release:
(Los Angeles, CA, May 16, 2011) – Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed well received by IWFF!
Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed came away with four awards from the 34th annual International Wildlife Film Festival.
Winner: Cinematography, Editing, Conservation Message and Advocacy; Filmmaker Katia Louise was honored with these prestigious awards for her work amongst some of the most renowned wildlife television and film producers in the world. The film was very well received by viewers.
“Powerful and compelling” - Greg MacGillivary, MacGillivary Freeman Films
“A must see film” – Michael Blake, “Dances With Wolves”
“Hard hitting and well done” - Janet Rose, Executive Director of IWFF
The International Wildlife Film Festival shared a strong focus on the wild horse issue as presented in the film Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed. The festival was attended by Missoula's moviegoers, elite fine arts community, humanitarians and philanthropists together with an international cross section of award winning wildlife filmmakers and conservationists. During the festival’s symposium and panel presentations there were passionate and somewhat heated discussions on the topic of wild horses versus feral horses. However nobody challenged the inhumane treatment of equines through the slaughter pipeline or of wild equines during their capture by the BLM.
Several local advocates attended Saturday's screening and came back prior to Tuesday’s screenings with their horses to hold a rally downtown for the purpose of raising awareness about the film and the cause. Montana Senator Dave Wanzenried attended the rally and walked along side filmmaker Katia Louise in sync with the local advocates.
Saving America’s Horses - A Nation Betrayed is a compelling compilation of expert testimony, undercover footage and true life stories shot against the dramatic backdrops of the American countryside. Viewers will adventure across the nation's sweeping landscapes to witness the magnificence, power and free spirit of one of America’s most treasured icons, the horse.
The facts unfold in a story about the underdogs and their fight to protect today's wild Mustangs and yesterday's Thoroughbred racehorses. The untold truth as reported by the nation’s top equine experts, celebrity and grassroots horse advocates draws a sharp contrast to misleading information initiated by proponents of slaughter and propagated by the media. This film presents a focused look into an unseen world of both wild and domestic equines; an investigative exposé that unravels multiple layers of conflict with a revealing look into the hidden pipeline of horses. Great hope is presented through an inspiring and diverse call to action leaving viewers with the inspiration and knowledge to effect change and convey the same to others.
Featuring appearances with Paul Sorvino, Michael Blake, Willie Nelson, Tippi Hedren, Linda Gray, Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Ken Wahl, The Barbi Twins, Amy & Raelyn Nelson, Jennifer Pryor and more!
Awards to Date:
Winner: Best of Festival - 2011 Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival
Winner: Award of Merit for Visual, Editing & Advocacy - Accolade Competition
Winner: Cinematography, Editing, Conservation Message and Advocacy - 34th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival.
The film will screen next at the Artivist Film Festival in Los Angeles which runs July 8th- 10th 2011.
Watch the trailer at www.savingamericashorses.org
See reviews at http://www.savingamericashorses.org/filmreviews.html
(Los Angeles, CA, May 16, 2011) – Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed well received by IWFF!
Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed came away with four awards from the 34th annual International Wildlife Film Festival.
“Powerful and compelling” - Greg MacGillivary, MacGillivary Freeman Films
“A must see film” – Michael Blake, “Dances With Wolves”
“Hard hitting and well done” - Janet Rose, Executive Director of IWFF
The International Wildlife Film Festival shared a strong focus on the wild horse issue as presented in the film Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed. The festival was attended by Missoula's moviegoers, elite fine arts community, humanitarians and philanthropists together with an international cross section of award winning wildlife filmmakers and conservationists. During the festival’s symposium and panel presentations there were passionate and somewhat heated discussions on the topic of wild horses versus feral horses. However nobody challenged the inhumane treatment of equines through the slaughter pipeline or of wild equines during their capture by the BLM.
Several local advocates attended Saturday's screening and came back prior to Tuesday’s screenings with their horses to hold a rally downtown for the purpose of raising awareness about the film and the cause. Montana Senator Dave Wanzenried attended the rally and walked along side filmmaker Katia Louise in sync with the local advocates.
Saving America’s Horses - A Nation Betrayed is a compelling compilation of expert testimony, undercover footage and true life stories shot against the dramatic backdrops of the American countryside. Viewers will adventure across the nation's sweeping landscapes to witness the magnificence, power and free spirit of one of America’s most treasured icons, the horse.
The facts unfold in a story about the underdogs and their fight to protect today's wild Mustangs and yesterday's Thoroughbred racehorses. The untold truth as reported by the nation’s top equine experts, celebrity and grassroots horse advocates draws a sharp contrast to misleading information initiated by proponents of slaughter and propagated by the media. This film presents a focused look into an unseen world of both wild and domestic equines; an investigative exposé that unravels multiple layers of conflict with a revealing look into the hidden pipeline of horses. Great hope is presented through an inspiring and diverse call to action leaving viewers with the inspiration and knowledge to effect change and convey the same to others.
Featuring appearances with Paul Sorvino, Michael Blake, Willie Nelson, Tippi Hedren, Linda Gray, Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Ken Wahl, The Barbi Twins, Amy & Raelyn Nelson, Jennifer Pryor and more!
Winner: Best of Festival - 2011 Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival
Winner: Award of Merit for Visual, Editing & Advocacy - Accolade Competition
Winner: Cinematography, Editing, Conservation Message and Advocacy - 34th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival.
The film will screen next at the Artivist Film Festival in Los Angeles which runs July 8th- 10th 2011.
Watch the trailer at www.savingamericashorses.org
See reviews at http://www.savingamericashorses.org/filmreviews.html
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
The bill against horse tripping may move forward.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Equine Welfare Alliance reports good news out of Nevada.
The bill against horse tripping may move forward. Not only may the bill move forward but Senator Manendo indicated they may pursue charges for false testimony.
AP Enterprise: Revival of horse tripping bill
The Associated Press
Sunday, May 15, 2011 | 2:26 p.m.
A three-and-a-half minute video taken at a Winnemucca chariada rodeo that shows a horse being flipped onto its back may revive legislation that was slated for the dust heap.
Read full article here:
http://www.lasvegassun.com/
