To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
January 17, 2007
Latest Action
March 2, 2007
Primary Sponsor
Janice D. SchakowskyDemocratic(IL)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
76pct
44d open
vs 7,255 other HR bills in the 110th — cohort avg 47d
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2009 · first_quarter · Agriculture
USCA opposed USDA's efforts to implement a rule to allow additional imports of meat from Argentina, despite Argentina's problem with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). USCA supported equivalent bills S. 337 and H.R. 1226. These bills are known as the "Foot and Mouth Prevention Act of 2008," prevent the USDA from implementing its proposed rule to incease meat imports from Argentina. USCA opposed H.R. 503. The improperly titled "Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act" seeks to criminalize the ownership or transport of horses with the intent to send them to slaughter. USCA monitored H.R. 875. USCA was concerned about this bill's impact on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Certain provisions of this bill could impose undue government restrictions upon U.S. farmers and ranchers. USCA supported the reintroduction of the "Beef Checkoff Modernization Act" amends the Beef Research and Information Act to allow the promotion of beef that is born and raised exclusively in the United States, allow the establishment of an importers qualified beef council to promote nondomestic beef, and to establish new referendum requirements. USCA supported strengthening antitrust laws and ensuring fair market competition. Congress needs to increase market transparency by addressing captive supply contracts, mandatory price reporting, and packer ownership of cattle. USCA worked with Congress and the USDA to clarify implementation of mandatory country of origin labeling as legislated by the 2007 Farm Bill USDA's National Animal Identification System (NAIS). USCA supported existing updating existing animal identification systems. USCA's opposed a national, privatized, animal identification system.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2009 · first_quarter · Animals
Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Reinspection of nonambulatory animals - support a USDA ruling that no reinspection of nonambulatory animals would be permitted once they pass ante-mortem inspections. H.R. 503 and S. 727 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 - opposed bill making it a felony to sell or transport a horse for the purpose of slaughter. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R. 503/S. 311 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, H.R. 661/S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act, H.R. 1726 - Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act, H.R. 6598 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Animal Fighting, HR l37, S26l; Horse Slaughter, HR 503, S.3ll; Primates as Pets,HR 2964, S l498; Downed Animals, HR 66l, S.394; Bear Protection Act, HR 5534; Chimpanzee Research Legislation, HR 3295, S. 1916; Dog fighting, HR 32l9, HR 3327, S.l880; Polar Bear Imports, HR 2327 and S.1406; Wild Horses, HR 249; Fur Labeling, S 3610; Puppy Mills/Import Ban; Animal Welfare Act Accountability, HR 2193; Service Horse Adoption; Human and Pet Food Safety, HR 2108 and S 1274; Trophy Hunting; Internet Hunting, HR 2711, S 2422; Animal Cruelty Reporting, S 2439, HR 6597; Class B Dealer, HR 1280, S. 714
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
HR 503-Equine Transportation Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
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| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
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| Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Democratic | VA |
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| Robert J. Wittman | Republican | VA |
| Robert Wexler | Democratic | FL |
| Rodney P. Frelinghuysen | Republican | NJ |
| Ron Klein | Democratic | FL |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Roscoe G. Bartlett | Republican | MD |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Sander M. Levin | Democratic | MI |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Shelley Berkley | Democratic | NV |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
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| Sue Wilkins Myrick | Republican | NC |
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Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 503 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 311 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. H.R. 661 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act H.R. 1726 - The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R. 6433 - Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 H.R. 6432 - Animal Drug User Fee Act H.R. 1232 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 2770 - Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6202 - Farm Animal Anti-Cruelty Act H.R. 6598 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 S. 3404 Beef Check-Off Modernization Act National Animal ID Program Country of Origin Labeling Mandatory Price Reporting Animal Biotechnology/Cloning
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R. 6598 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R. 503/S. 311 American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act H.R. 6949/S. 3519 Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act S. 1498/H.R. 2964 Capitive Primate Safety Act
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Monitored issues relating to food safety and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act AND S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitored issues relating to crime and enforcement of animal welfare issues (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 1726, the Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 5852, the Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Monitored issues relating to agriculture and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act AND S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R. 503 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transportation, moving, delivery, recieving, prossessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption and for other purposes. S. 311 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transportation, moving, delivery, recieving, prossessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption and for other purposes. National Animal Identification System (NAID) Country of Origin (COOL) H.R. 661 and S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Act
Client expense: $77,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
HR 3404 Beef Check-off Moderization Act Country of Origin Labeling MN Bovine TB Eradication Measures HR 6598 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act HR 503/S 311 Horse Slaughter Protection Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
HR 6597, Animal Cruelty Statistics Act of 2008 HR 6598, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 HR 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 3161/S. 1745, Agriculture Appropriations HR 503/S. 311, Amending the Horse Protection Act S. 3202, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Oppose HR 503 and S.311
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
HR 503, HR 6598, S. 311-Animal welfare and slaughter issues
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
Animal Fighting, HR l37, S26l; Horse Slaughter, HR 503, S.3ll; Primates as Pets,HR 2964, S l498; Downed Animals, HR 66l, S.394; Bear Protection Act, HR 5534; Chimpanzee Research Legislation; Dog fighting, HR 32l9, HR 3327, S.l880; Polar Bear Imports, HR 2327 and S.1406; Wild Horses, HR 249; Fur Labeling, HR 89l; Puppy Mills/Import Ban; Animal Welfare Act Accountability, HR 2193; Service Horse Adoption; Human and Pet Food Safety, HR 2108 and S 1274; Trophy Hunting; Internet Hunting, HR 2711, S 2422; Animal Cruelty Reporting, S 2439, HR 6597;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
H.R. 503/S. 311 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, H.R. 661/S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act, H.R. 1726 - Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act, H.R. 6598 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
H.R. 503/S. 311 American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act H.R. 6598 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act S. 1498/ H.R. 2964 Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 6949 Puppy Uniform Protection Act
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
H.R. 503 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 311 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. H.R. 661 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act H.R. 1726 - The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R. 6433 - Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 H.R. 6432 - Animal Drug User Fee Act H.R. 1232 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 2770 - Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6202 - Farm Animal Anti-Cruelty Act H.R. 6598 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 National Animal ID Program Country of Origin Labeling Mandatory Price Reporting Animal Biotechnology/Cloning
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
HR 503, HR 6278
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
HR 2419, Farm, Energy and Conservation Act of 2007/08 - Implementation Issues - rural development, conservation, commodity programs H.R. 6849, a bill to waive the 10 acre provision in the farm bill for 2008. HR 503 - Horse Protection Act - all sections
Client expense: $71,789 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
HR 6597, Animal Cruelty Statistics Act of 2008 HR 6598, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 HR 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 3161/S. 1745, Agriculture Appropriations HR 503/S. 311, Amending the Horse Protection Act S. 3202, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (specifically sections on Captive Primates): S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 5534, the Bear Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Monitored issues relating to agriculture and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 5852, the Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 5534, the Bear Protection Act of 2008 S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (specifically sections on Captive Primates): S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Monitored issues relating to food safety and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitored issues relating to crime and enforcement of animal welfare issues (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 5534, the Bear Protection Act of 2008 S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 1726, the Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (specifically sections on Captive Primates): S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
Country of Origin Labeling HR 6598-Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 MN Bovine TB Eradication HR 503/S 311-Horse Slaughter Protection Act HR 1726-The Farm Animal Stewarship Act HR 661-Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act HR 962-Preservation of Antibiotics for Medial Treatment Act HR 6433-Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 HR 6432-Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2008
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Animals
Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Oppose HR 503 and S.311
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Animals
Animal Fighting, HR l37, S26l; Horse Slaughter, HR 503, S.3ll; Primates as Pets,HR 2964, S l498; Downed Animals, HR 66l, S.394; Bear Protection Act, HR 5534; Chimpanzee Research Legislation; Dog fighting, HR 32l9, HR 3327, S.l880; Polar Bear Imports, HR 2327 and S.1406; Wild Horses, HR 249; Fur Labeling, HR 89l
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Animals
National Animal Identification System H.R. 503/S. 311 American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act H.R. 296/S. 1498 Captive Primate Safety Act Humane Methods of Slaughter Act
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Animals
H.R. 503 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 311 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. H.R. 661 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act H.R. 1726 - The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act JBS Swift acquisition of Smithfield beef assets H.R. 6433 - Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 H.R. 6432 - Animal Drug User Fee Act H.R. 1232 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 2770 - Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 National Animal ID Program Country of Origin Labeling Mandatory Price Reporting Animal Biotechnology/Cloning National Veterinary Medical Service Act
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Animals
Bovine TB eradication in Minnesota HR 503/S 311- Horse Slaughter Protection Act HR 1726- The Farm Stewardship Purchasing Act Section 32 Pork Purchases HR 661- Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act HR 962- Preservation of Antibiotics fro Medical Treatment Act,
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Animals
H.R. 1726 Farm Animal Stewardship Act H.R. 962 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act S. 549 Preservation of Anitbiotics for Medical Treatment Act H.R. 503 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, prossessing, purchasing, prossessing, selling or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption and for other purposes. S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act H.R. 661 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act
Client expense: $246,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Animals
Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Agriculture
HR 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 3161/S. 1745, Agriculture Appropriations HR 503/S. 311, Amending the Horse Protection Act S. 3202, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Animals
H.R. 503/S. 311 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, H.R. 661/S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act, H.R. 1726 - Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Oppose HR 503 and S.311
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Animals
Animal Fighting, HR l39, S26l; Horse Slaughter, HR 503, S.3lll Primates as Pets, HR 2964, S l498 Downed Animals, HR 66l, S.394 Bear Protection Act, HR 3029 Chmpanzee Research Legislation Dogfighting, HR 32l9, HR 3327, S.l880 Polar Bear Imports, HR 2327 and S.406 Wild Horses, HR 249 Fur Labeling, HR 89l Internet Hunting, HR 27ll Chimpanzee Sancturiaries, HR 3295 and S.l9l6 Class B Dealers, HR l280 and S.7l4 Service Horse Adoption, S l644, HR 2638
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2008 · first_quarter · Animals
H.R. 962 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act S. 549 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act H.R. 503 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 311 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. H.R. 661 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act H.R. 1726 - The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act National Animal ID Program Country of Origin Labeling Mandatory Price Reporting Animal Biotechnology/Cloning S. 2770 - Prohibit the processing of any nonambulatory livestock, regardless of species, and mandate penalties for any facility violations
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Animals
Appropriations S. 311/H.R. 503 - The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2008 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Appropriations S. 311/H.R. 503 - The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Appropriations S. 311/H.R. 503 - The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000