The ASPCA Legal Department provides counsel to the ASPCA and its staff.  Although we cannot provide legal advice to, or act as an attorney for, outside organizations or individuals, one of our goals is to provide the public with information and resources that may be helpful in resolving problems.  None of the information in this section should be construed as providing legal advice.

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Federal Law
Index

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Become A Lobbyist

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Find Your State
Find federal and state issues and learn how you can voice your opinion.

Take Action Now
Click the link to one of our federal or state links to read more on these key legislative issues:

Federal Issues

Federal: Protect Public Health! Help Limit the Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals.

Federal: Stop Canned Hunting! Support H.R. 1688 and S. 304.

Federal: Update! U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Ban Funding for Slaughter of Horses!

Federal: Urge Your Representative to End Animal Fighting/Support HR 817!

Federal: Urge Your Senator to Protect Wild Horses and Burros!

Federal: Urge Your Representative to Protect Wild Horses and Burros!

From API - Animal Protection Institute:

Legislation

http://animalprotectioninstitute.org/13.htm

One of the most effective ways to advocate on behalf of animals is to become involved in the political process.

All changes in public attitudes and behavior toward animals must eventually be reflected in our laws. Very few citizens take the time to communicate with their elected officials, so it's possible to have a great influence on the outcome of policy decisions. Politicians consider one piece of communication from 1 person as representing the view of 100 people!

API participates in the public policy process at the local, state, national level, and international level -- and we can show you how to do it, too. We need everyone who cares about animals and their treatment to help by calling, writing, and visiting their public officials. It can take as little as a minute and can make a big difference.

• 2005 State Legislation
• 2005/2006 Federal Legislation
• Activist's Page
• Legislator's Page

Get Active on Legislation!

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