Stop HR 3599 & HR 2887: The States’ Rights Elimination Acts

These bills could undo laws against horse slaughter in a number of states. Jennifer Kunz/The HSUS

Under these bills, dogs and puppies suffering in puppy mills could lose their protection in many states. Kathy Milani/The HSUS

Laws like California’s Proposition 2, which will phase out cruel confinement for farm animals, could be undercut. Compassion Over Killing

These bills could undo laws against horse slaughter in a number of states. Jennifer Kunz/The HSUS

Under these bills, dogs and puppies suffering in puppy mills could lose their protection in many states. Kathy Milani/The HSUS
Representatives Steve King (R-IA) and James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) have introduced two bills— HR 3599 and HR 2887, respectively—we’ve dubbed the States’ Rights Elimination Acts. These bills would completely undermine the authority of states to pass laws to protect animals and their citizens. http://m.humanesociety.org/issues/abuse_neglect/facts/king-sensenbrenner.html