Animal Legislative Update --Jan. 20, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
OPPOSE - IL HB 4255Illinois has reintroduced a bill to ban performing exotic animals other than elephants - they were banned from performances there in 2018.
SUPPORT - TN HB 1631 - ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 1/20/2026
Animal Legislative Update --Jan. 13, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
USDA Names New Leadership of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
House Passes FY26 Bills on Security, Energy, and Stewardship - This included funding the Department of the ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 1/13/2026
Animal Issues Legislative Update
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
I am monitoring new legislation as it rolls in. Most state legislatures/assemblies begin next week.
Hearing in Colorado next week for proposed changes to the Colorado Herp Rule ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 1/6/2026
Animal Issues Legislative Update
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Hearing tomorrow for US HR1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Hearing tomorrow for US S1377 - Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
Judge: USDA's ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 12/16/2025
Animal Legislative Update --Dec. 9, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
Greetings from the 21st International Elephant Foundation Symposium and EEVA Meeting.
I am in my neighboring Fort Worth catching up on all things elephant related, which includes the successful ...
published: 12/9/2025
Jessica Underberg Inducted into IAFE Hall of Fame
December 1, 2025
HAMBURG, NEW YORK – The Erie County Agricultural Society (ECAS) is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer and Fair Manager Jessica ...
published: 12/2/2025
Animal Legislative Update --Dec. 2, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Worcester councilor seeks ban on ‘painful’ rodeo equipment
A Supreme Court securities case has frozen animal welfare enforcement across thousands of labs - This affects all ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 12/2/2025
Animal Legislative Update --Nov. 18, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Proposal to ban Central Park horse carriages voted down by key NYC council committee - Great news!
IN THE NEWS
PBR announces creation of new women’s rodeo event
Chimp ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 11/18/2025
Animal Legislative Update - Nov. 11, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATEA Tribute to Marc Gagne 7-15-1952 to 11-5-2025
The Gagne family is mourning the loss of Marc Gagne who once owned Marc's Amusements and worked for Amusements of America. We will ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 11/11/2025
Animal Legislative Update - Nov. 4, 2025
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
MS has updated Entry Requirements for both domestic and exotic livestock. Effective 11/16/25
Natural Bridge Zoo owner reports to jail after refusing to turn over ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 11/3/2025
