Animal Legislative Update --August 18, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
- Help us oppose the NY bill to end the giving away of live fish as prizes.
Follow the link below to read the bill text.
A11629
- USDA APHIS comments on Animal Welfare Act bird rules will be published either Tuesday or Wednesday
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