Captive Primate Safety Act

H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act, Section 71102 pertaining to the Lacey Act. H.R. 3135/S. 1588, The Captive Primate Safety Act, all provisions.

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HR 263 - Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such H.R. 2811 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 3135 -Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or possession, of any live animal of any prohibited primate species. H.R. 4951 -Canyon's Law To prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as cyanide bombs, on public land, and for other purposes. H.R. 8514 -Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of 2022 or as the SWIMS Act of 2022 This bill establishes prohibitions on capturing, importing, exporting, or breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales, or pilot whales for the purpose of public display. H.R. 5441- Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. H.R. 8659- Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2022 or the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2022 A bill direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty, and for other purposes.

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Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress. This includes legislation related to limiting the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 4716), banning the private possession of wild animals (H.R. 263/S. 1210 and H.R. 3135/S. 1588). Outreach to House Members regarding FY 2023 CJS requests for conservation efforts for the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8256). Outreach and advocacy to House offices regarding U.S. mink fur farming issues (no bill number).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach requesting cosponsorship, support, and committee hearing; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR5999/ S3220); AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act (HR5244); Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905); Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act HR1016; Bear Protection Act (HR2325); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210); Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR2238); Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135/ S1588; Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR1569); Ejiao Act (HR5203); End Palm Oil Deforestation Act HR5863; Environmental Justice for All Act (HR2021/ S872); Extinction Crisis Emergency Act HR4182; Federal fur action; FDA Modernization Act (HR2565/S2952); Federal fur action; Food and Drug Amendments Act HR7667; FOREST (Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade) Act S2950; Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act HR4108; HRes69 (National Biodiversity Strategy); HRes1163; Humane Cosmetics Act HR6207/ S3357; Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744); Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces (MINKS) are Superspreaders Act (HR4310); Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3764; PIGS Act HR7004; President Bidens Earth Day Executive Order; Preventing all soring tactics (PAST) Act HR5441/ S2295; Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR151/ S37/ S4074); Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act HR7398; REDUCE Act S2645; Reducing Waste in National Parks Act HR5533 /S2960; Right Whale Coexistence Act (HR6785/ S3664); Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act HR2872; Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program HR7918; Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (S1106); Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act HR8514/ S4740; Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act S1931 (wildlife connectivity provisions); Tropical forest /deforestation Act HR241; Veterans for Mustangs Act HR7631; Wild Horse & Burro Protection Act HR6635; Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act HR6059. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and/or their ecosystems and habitats: HR8136; Listing Reform Act HB4370; Trust the Science Act HR7766; permitting reform that endangers ESA & species, and precludes judicial review. Mixed, with amendments proposed: FDASLA S4348---support NAMs provisions (section 501); urge amendment to replace section 807 w Humane Cosmetics Act (HR6207/ S3357) text; oppose section 614 (preemption clause) absent such amendment. Monitoring, but taking a neutral or no position on, the following bills: Inflation Reduction Act; Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (HR2773/ S2372).

H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act, Section 71102 pertaining to the Lacey Act. H.R. 3135/S. 1588, The Captive Primate Safety Act, all provisions.

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HR 263 - Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such H.R. 2811 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 3135 -Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or possession, of any live animal of any prohibited primate species. H.R. 4951 -Canyon's Law To prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as cyanide bombs, on public land, and for other purposes. H.R. 6785 - Right Whale Coexistence Act - This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis).Specifically, it requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide financial assistance for projects designed to reduce the lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on North Atlantic right whales. H.R. 4716 - Refuge from Cruel Trapping This bill prohibits, with specified exceptions, the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The bill imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the system (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both such a civil fine and imprisonment. H.R. 2811 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 202 This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 2773 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2022 This title establishes and funds a subaccount of the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account, which was established under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. The subaccount must be used to support efforts of states, territories, or the District of Columbia to recover and manage wildlife and plant species of greatest conservation need. H.R. 7398 - Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act of 2022 This bill makes it unlawful for any persons, except as provided below, to organize, sponsor, conduct, or participate in wildlife killing contests on public lands. This bill shall not apply to field trials, wildlife killing contests that exclusively target ungulates (e.g., deer) or birds of the orders Galliformes (e.g., turkeys) or Anatidae (e.g., ducks), or lethal control actions by state or federal agencies that target wildlife classified as invasive by the National Invasive Species Information Center.

Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263), all provisions. Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 211), all provisions. Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act (H.R. 1016), all provisions. Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135), all provisions. Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442), all provisions. Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (H.R. 3277), all provisions. Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151), all provisions. Animal Welfare Increased Enforcement Act (H.R. 6100), all provisions. H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act, Section 71102 pertaining to the Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach requesting cosponsorship, support, and committee hearing; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR5999/ S3220); AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act (HR5244); Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905); Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act HR1016; Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act; Bear Poaching Elimination Act (S3472); Bear Protection Act (HR2325); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210); Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR2238); Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135; Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR1569); Ejiao Act (HR5203); END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization Act; Federal fur action; FDA Modernization Act (HR2565/S2952); Food and Drug Amendments Act HR7667; Global Amphibian Protection Act (HR2026); HRes69 (National Biodiversity Strategy); Humane Cosmetics Act (HR6207/ S3357); Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744); Kangaroo Protection Act HR917; Manatee Protection Act (HB4946); Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces (MINKS) are Superspreaders Act (HR4310); Multinational Species Conservation Fund (HR6023); PAST (Preventing all soring tactics) Act (HR5441/ S2295); President Bidens Earth Day Executive Order; Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR151/ S37/ S); Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act HR7398; Reducing Waste in National Parks Act HR5533; Right Whale Coexistence Act (HR6785/ S3664); SAFE (Save Forgotten Equines) Act HR3355; SAVE North Atlantic Right Whales Act HR4487; Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program; Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (S1106); Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act; Veterans for Mustangs Act HR7631; Wild Horse & Burro Protection Act HR6635. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and/or their ecosystems and habitats: Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act HR7197; HR7766; HR8136 Monitoring, taking a neutral or no position on, the following bills: Farm System Reform Act; Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (HR2773/ S2372).

Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress. This includes legislation related to limiting the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 4716 and H.R. 5578), banning the private possession of wild animals (H.R. 263/S. 1210 and H.R. 3135/S. 1588) and saving the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 6785/S. 3664).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress. This includes legislation related to limiting the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 4716 and H.R. 5578), banning the private possession of wild animals (H.R. 263/S. 1210 and H.R. 3135/S. 1588) and saving the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 6785/S. 3664). Outreach to Members of Congress regarding FY 2023 community project funding request process related to building and facilities improvements (H.R. 8239). Outreach to Members of Congress regarding FY 2023 CJS report language requests for conservation efforts for the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8256).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263), all provisions. Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 211), all provisions. Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act (H.R. 1016), all provisions. Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135), all provisions. Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442), all provisions. Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (H.R. 3277), all provisions. Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151), all provisions. Animal Welfare Increased Enforcement Act (H.R. 6100), all provisions. H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act, Section 71102 pertaining to the Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach requesting cosponsorship, support, and committee hearing; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR5999/ S3220); Alternative Pilot Protein Act (HR6193); Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905); AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act (HR5244); Bear Poaching Elimination Act (S3472); Bear Protection Act (HR2325); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210); Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR2238); Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135; Combating Online Wildlife Trafficking Act HB1546; Combating Wildlife Trafficking Financing and Proceeds Study Act (HR6477); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR1569); Ejiao Act (HR5203); End Palm Oil Deforestation Act (HR5863); END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization Act; Extinction Crisis Emergency Act (HR4182); Federal fur action; FDA Modernization Act (HR2565/S2952); Global Amphibian Protection Act (HR2026); Global Pandemic Prevention & Biosecurity Act (HR3424); High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act; HRes69 (National Biodiversity Strategy); Humane Cosmetics Act (HR6207/ S3357); Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744); Manatee Protection Act (HB4946); Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act (HR3692); Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces (MINKS) are Superspreaders Act (HR4310); Multinational Species Conservation Fund (HR6023); Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3764; PAST (Preventing all soring tactics) Act (HR5441/ S2295); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR151/ S37); REDUCE Act S2645; Right Whale Coexistence Act (HR6785/ S3664); SAFE Act (HR3355); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (S1106); Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act; Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR6059); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and/or their ecosystems and habitats: HR211 (apparently also named the Big Cat Public Safety Act); Listing Reform Act (HB4370); Science-based Grizzly Bear Management Act (HR6284). Monitoring, taking a neutral or no position on, the following bills: Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act (HR7025); Climate Change Health Protection & Promotion Act (HR3271 /S1702); Farm System Reform Act; International Pandemic Preparedness and COVID-19 Response Act (S2297); Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (HR2773/ S2372).

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach requesting cosponsorship, support, and committee hearing; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR5999/ S3220); Alternative Pilot Protein Act (HR6193); Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905); AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act (HR5244); Bear Poaching Elimination Act (S3472); Bear Protection Act (HR2325); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210); Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR2238); Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135; Combating Online Wildlife Trafficking Act HB1546; Combating Wildlife Trafficking Financing and Proceeds Study Act (HR6477); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR1569); Ejiao Act (HR5203); End Palm Oil Deforestation Act (HR5863); END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization Act; Extinction Crisis Emergency Act (HR4182); Federal fur action; FDA Modernization Act (HR2565/S2952); Global Amphibian Protection Act (HR2026); Global Pandemic Prevention & Biosecurity Act (HR3424); High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act; HRes69 (National Biodiversity Strategy); Humane Cosmetics Act (HR6207/ S3357); Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744); Manatee Protection Act (HB4946); Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act (HR3692); Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces (MINKS) are Superspreaders Act (HR4310); Multinational Species Conservation Fund (HR6023); Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3764; PAST (Preventing all soring tactics) Act (HR5441/ S2295); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (HR151/ S37); REDUCE Act S2645; Right Whale Coexistence Act (HR6785/ S3664); SAFE Act (HR3355); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (S1106); Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act; Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR6059); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and/or their ecosystems and habitats: HR211 (apparently also named the Big Cat Public Safety Act); Listing Reform Act (HB4370); Science-based Grizzly Bear Management Act (HR6284). Monitoring, taking a neutral or no position on, the following bills: Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act (HR7025); Climate Change Health Protection & Promotion Act (HR3271 /S1702); Farm System Reform Act; International Pandemic Preparedness and COVID-19 Response Act (S2297); Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (HR2773/ S2372).

Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress. This includes legislation related to limiting the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 4716 and H.R. 5578), banning the private possession of wild animals (H.R. 263/S. 1210 and H.R. 3135/S. 1588) and saving the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 6785 and S. 3664). Outreach to Members of Congress regarding FY 2023 community project funding request process and appropriations, including report language requests for conservation efforts for the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimp retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act Additional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors oDog and cat meat oMilitary working dogs oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oCage-free conversion and controlled atmosphere stunning oGray wolves oNorth Atlantic right whale conservation oWild horses and burros management oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act regulations oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive animal confinement models oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oDog Importation oMink Fur Farming oPhasing out Animal Testing oDeceptive Practices in the sale of dogs from pet stores oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oRecovering Americas Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773/S. 2372) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3357) oPets Belong with Families Act (H.R. 5828) oBARK Act (H.R. 5684) oGoldies Law: Restoring Welfare to the Animal Welfare Act (H.R. 6100) -Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 5999/S. 3220) -Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act (H.R. 6059) -Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act (H.R. 5996/S. 3211) -National Service Animal Memorial Act (H.R. 6353/S. 3447) -Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6023/S. 521) oAdditional Issues: -Congressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) -Japans legal ivory markets/trade Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive confinement methods oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oMink Fur Farming oFY23 Presidents Budget oDog Importation oAmerican Rescue Plan Strategic Framework to better protect people and animals from SARS-CoV-2 oProtecting Animals With Shelter Grants oMink Injurious Species Listing oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oProtections for Spinner Dolphins oWildlife Killing Contests oWild Horses and Burros oCommercially Bred Dogs sold in Pet Stores oCultivated Meat and Poultry Labelling oHorse Racing oSlaughterhouse Line Speeds

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimp retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act Additional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors oDog and cat meat oMilitary working dogs oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oCage-free conversion and controlled atmosphere stunning oGray wolves oNorth Atlantic right whale conservation oWild horses and burros management oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act regulations oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive animal confinement models oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oDog Importation oMink Fur Farming oPhasing out Animal Testing oDeceptive Practices in the sale of dogs from pet stores oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oRecovering Americas Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773/S. 2372) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3357) oPets Belong with Families Act (H.R. 5828) oBARK Act (H.R. 5684) oGoldies Law: Restoring Welfare to the Animal Welfare Act (H.R. 6100) -Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 5999/S. 3220) -Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act (H.R. 6059) -Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act (H.R. 5996/S. 3211) -National Service Animal Memorial Act (H.R. 6353/S. 3447) -Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6023/S. 521) oAdditional Issues: -Congressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) -Japans legal ivory markets/trade Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive confinement methods oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oMink Fur Farming oFY23 Presidents Budget oDog Importation oAmerican Rescue Plan Strategic Framework to better protect people and animals from SARS-CoV-2 oProtecting Animals With Shelter Grants oMink Injurious Species Listing oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oProtections for Spinner Dolphins oWildlife Killing Contests oWild Horses and Burros oCommercially Bred Dogs sold in Pet Stores oCultivated Meat and Poultry Labelling oHorse Racing oSlaughterhouse Line Speeds

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimp retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act Additional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors oDog and cat meat oMilitary working dogs oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oCage-free conversion and controlled atmosphere stunning oGray wolves oNorth Atlantic right whale conservation oWild horses and burros management oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act regulations oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive animal confinement models oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oDog Importation oMink Fur Farming oPhasing out Animal Testing oDeceptive Practices in the sale of dogs from pet stores oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oRecovering Americas Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773/S. 2372) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3357) oPets Belong with Families Act (H.R. 5828) oBARK Act (H.R. 5684) oGoldies Law: Restoring Welfare to the Animal Welfare Act (H.R. 6100) -Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 5999/S. 3220) -Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act (H.R. 6059) -Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act (H.R. 5996/S. 3211) -National Service Animal Memorial Act (H.R. 6353/S. 3447) -Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6023/S. 521) oAdditional Issues: -Congressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) -Japans legal ivory markets/trade Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive confinement methods oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oMink Fur Farming oFY23 Presidents Budget oDog Importation oAmerican Rescue Plan Strategic Framework to better protect people and animals from SARS-CoV-2 oProtecting Animals With Shelter Grants oMink Injurious Species Listing oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oProtections for Spinner Dolphins oWildlife Killing Contests oWild Horses and Burros oCommercially Bred Dogs sold in Pet Stores oCultivated Meat and Poultry Labelling oHorse Racing oSlaughterhouse Line Speeds

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (HR5999/ S3220), with outreach for reintroduction and for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA HR5999/ S3220, AFTER (Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research) Act HR5244, Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905), Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act HR3277, Bear Protection Act HR2325, Big Cat Public Safety Act HR263/ S1210, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act HR2238, Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135/ S1588, Combating Online Wildlife Trafficking Act HB1546, Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act HR1569, Ejiao Act HR5203, Extinction Crisis Emergency Act HR4182, FDA Modernization Act HR2565/S2952, Fur farm bill (not yet introduced), Global Amphibian Protection Act HR2026, Global Pandemic Prevention & Biosecurity Act S1737/ HR3424, Humane Cosmetics Act HR6207 / S3357, Humane Research & Testing Act HR1744, HRes69 National Biodiversity Strategy, International Pandemic Preparedness and COVID-19 Response Act S2297, Manatee Protection Act HB4946, MINKS are Superspreaders Act HR4310, Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3764, Preventing Future Pandemics Act HR151 / S37, PAST (Preventing all soring tactics) Act HR5441/ S2295, Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems (REDUCE) Act S2645, Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act HR3355 / S2732, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act S1106. Opposing the following bills, which seek to reduce protections for animals, and their ecosystems and habitats: Listing Reform Act HB4370; HR5733.

Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263), all provisions. Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 211), all provisions. Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act (H.R. 1016), all provisions. Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135), all provisions. Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442), all provisions. Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (H.R. 3277), all provisions. Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151), all provisions. Animal Welfare Increased Enforcement Act (H.R. 6100), all provisions.

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HR 263 - Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such H.R. 2811 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 3135 -Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or possession, of any live animal of any prohibited primate species. H.R. 4951 -Canyon's Law To prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as cyanide bombs, on public land, and for other purposes. H.R. 3355 -S.A.F.E. Act of 2021 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. 3187 - Pet Safety and Protection Act To amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.

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United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimp retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act Additional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors oDog and cat meat oMilitary working dogs oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oCage-free conversion and controlled atmosphere stunning oGray wolves oNorth Atlantic right whale conservation oWild horses and burros management oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act regulations oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive animal confinement models oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oDog Importation oMink Fur Farming oPhasing out Animal Testing oDeceptive Practices in the sale of dogs from pet stores oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (not yet reintroduced), with outreach for reintroduction and for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA, Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905), Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act HR3277, Bear Protection Act HR2325, Big Cat Public Safety Act HR263/ S1210, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act HR2238, Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135/ S1588, Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act HR1569, Extinction Crisis Emergency Act HR4182, Fur farm bill (not yet introduced), Global Amphibian Protection Act HR2026, Global Pandemic Prevention & Biosecurity Act S1737/ HR3424, Humane Cosmetics Act, Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744), HRes69 National Biodiversity Strategy, Kangaroo Protection Act HR917, Manatee Protection Act HB4946 , Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act HR3692, MINKS are Superspreaders Act HR4310, Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3764, Preventing Future Pandemics Act HR151 / S37, ProTECT Act, REDUCE Act, Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act HR3355, Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act HR2872, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act S1106, and the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act.

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HR 263 - Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such HR 763 - Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act This bill requires the Childrens Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families to disseminate information through the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information about the incidence of cases of child abuse that involve abuse to animals. HR 1569 - Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2021 To assist in the conservation of critically endangered species in foreign countries, and for other purposes. H.R. 2811 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 3135 -Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or possession, of any live animal of any prohibited primate species. H.R. 4951 -Canyon's Law To prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as cyanide bombs, on public land, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (not yet reintroduced), with outreach for reintroduction and for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA, Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness (AARF) Act (HR1905), Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act HR3277, Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR263), Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act HR2238, Captive Primate Safety Act HR3135/ S1588, Global Pandemic Prevention & Biosecurity Act S1737/ HR3424, Humane Cosmetics Act, Humane Research & Testing Act (HR1744), HRes69 National Biodiversity Strategy, Kangaroo Protection Act HR917, Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act HR3692, Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act HR3674, Preventing Future Pandemics Act HR151 / S37, ProTECT Act, SAFE Act HR3355, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act S1106, Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act, Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking (WILD) Act, Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act.

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