ANIMAL WELLNESS ACTION Press Releases

• Published on January 23, 2023 - 16:48 GMT

  

  Animal Wellness Groups Applaud Introduction of Measure to Ban Sale of Kangaroo Parts, Products in Nike’s Home State

  Bill aims to halt largest commercial slaughter of native wildlife in the world for soccer cleats SALEM, OREGON, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, and the Animal Wellness …

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• Published on January 23, 2023 - 14:51 GMT

  

  Tennessee Should Make All Forms of Animal Fighting a Felony In Light of Disease Outbreaks, Rampant Illegal Cockfighting

  Cockfighting Brings Threats of Spreading Avian Influenza and Driving Up Egg Prices NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citing concerns about cruelty and disease threats to other commercially raised poultry, Animal …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
• Published on January 11, 2023 - 20:21 GMT

  

  State Legislation Introduced to Stop Nike from Driving the Slaughter of Kangaroos in Their Native Habitats in Australia

  Connecticut State Representative David Michel champions new policies to promote humane and conservation-minded commerce HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for a Humane Economy applauded State Representative …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Law ...
• Published on January 9, 2023 - 20:39 GMT

  

  The Animal Milk Mandate in Our Nation’s Schools Is Making Kids Sick

  Dairy industry monopoly in our nutrition-assistance programs persists despite millions of kids having lactose intolerance WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, January 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Of all the industries that the U.S. Department of …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
• Published on December 30, 2022 - 19:33 GMT

  

  Biden Signs Five Animal Protection Measures into Law

  Yesterday the President Enacted Landmark Legislation to End Animal Testing Mandates and Horse Doping in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden inked the last of five animal …

  Distribution channels: Law, Politics ...
• Published on December 29, 2022 - 23:03 GMT

  

  The late Pelé Unwittingly Contributed to a Soccer Trend that Has Resulted in Mass Slaughter of Kangaroos Used for Cleats

  Hero helped make sport a passion across the world, but perhaps at great cost to Australia's iconic marsupial WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 29, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Like so many other individuals, Wayne Pacelle, president of the …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, International Organizations ...
• Published on December 23, 2022 - 20:33 GMT

  

  Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Upgrade and Record-Breaking Horse Protection Act Funding Headed to Biden’s Desk

  Working with the Jockey Club, Animal Wellness Action helped secure statutory repair to the 2020 Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action applauded …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
• Published on December 23, 2022 - 19:50 GMT

  

  Congress Approves Landmark Measure to Reduce Animal Testing

  FDA Modernization Act promises to spare animals, bring safer and better treatments to patients, and drive down drug prices WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House gave final approval today to the FDA …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
• Published on December 22, 2022 - 08:27 GMT

  

  Year-End Congressional Spending Bill Includes Highest-Ever Level of Funding for Horse Protection Act

  USDA is used funding increases in 2022 to find violators of the Horse Protection Act of 1970, including recent Tunica, Miss., year-end finale WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES , December 22, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Law ...
• Published on December 20, 2022 - 21:30 GMT

  

  President Joe Biden Signs Big Cat Public Safety Act Into Law

  Animal Wellness Action lobbied the Congress to close out abuse of dangerous big cats in our communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES , December 20, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, and Big Cat …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
• Published on December 20, 2022 - 18:18 GMT

  

  FDA Modernization Act to End Animal Testing Mandates Included in Year-End Spending Bill

  The measure, if enacted, is likely to spare millions of animals torment, deliver safer, more effective treatments and cures to patients WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The FDA Modernization Act 2.0 is included as a …

  Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Law ...
• Published on December 19, 2022 - 16:55 GMT

  

  Kangaroo-Skin Soccer Cleats a Virtual No-Show at 2022 World Cup

  Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and other global soccer stars chose not to wear Nike or Adidas football boots made from kangaroos killed in the wild in Australia WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 19, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lionel Messi, Kylian …

  Distribution channels: Companies, Consumer Goods ...
• Published on December 16, 2022 - 17:32 GMT

  

  Wayne Pacelle: Congress Bans Shark Fin Trade

  Shark fin soup taken off the menu in the United States WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES , December 16, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action “Congress has taken shark fins off the menu,” said Wayne Pacelle, …

  Distribution channels: Environment, Food & Beverage Industry ...
• Published on December 16, 2022 - 06:47 GMT

  

  BREAKING NEWS: Shark Fin Soup to be Taken off the Menu in the U.S., Bill Included in NDAA Headed to POTUS' Desk

  Animal Wellness Action Applauds Senate Action to Ban Shark Fin Trade WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES , December 16, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congress passed the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act tonight as an amendment to the National Defense …

  Distribution channels: Environment, Food & Beverage Industry ...
• Published on December 14, 2022 - 18:43 GMT

  

  USDA Findings Revealed by Animal Wellness Action Show Rampant “Soring” at Tennessee Walking Horse Event

  Animal Wellness Action helped secure millions more in funding for enforcement, and USDA is using the money to find violators of the Horse Protection Act WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 14, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Law ...
• Published on December 12, 2022 - 23:19 GMT

  

  Center for a Humane Economy: World Cup Players Rarely Wear or Score with Soccer Cleats Made from Kangaroo Skins

  On the Eve of the First Semi-Final Match, World Cup Players Scoring Shows Players with Kangaroo-Based Shoes Have Almost No Impact WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 12, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a preliminary assessment of scoring from all …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Companies ...
• Published on December 7, 2022 - 20:40 GMT

  

  U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Collins’ Big Cat Public Safety Act, Legislation Now Awaits Biden's Signature

  Animal Wellness Action lobbied the Congress to close out abuse of dangerous big cats in our communities BAR HARBOR , MAINE , USA , December 7, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action lauded the U.S. Senate passage of the Big Cat Public …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
• Published on December 7, 2022 - 16:02 GMT

  

  U.S. Senate Passes Big Cat Public Safety Act to Prevent Another Zanesville Massacre, Bill Heads to Biden for Signing

  Legislation Now Heads to President Biden’s Desk to be Signed into Law ZANESVILLE, OHIO, UNITED STATES , December 7, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Big Cat …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
• Published on December 7, 2022 - 13:45 GMT

  

  U.S. Senate Passes Big Cat Public Safety Act with Help of Texas Senators, Legislation Now Awaits Biden's Signature

  Groups lobbied the Congress with Texas Humane Legislation Network to close out abuse of dangerous big cats in our communities AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, December 7, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness …

  Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
• Published on December 7, 2022 - 05:09 GMT

  

  U.S. Senate Passes Big Cat Public Safety Act, Legislation Now Awaits President Biden’s Signature

  With “Tiger King” and other cub-petting enthusiasts in jail, the Congress closes out abuse of dangerous big cats in our communities WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 6, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Senate passed the Big Cat Public Safety …

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