Legislation for animal welfare?

Dear Editor,

Americans care deeply about animal welfare, and now is the time to turn that compassion into action. Currently, weak law enforcement allows animals to suffer painfully in commercial dog breeding facilities, agricultural policies favor large-scale factory farming instead of higher welfare farmers, and every American horse remains just one bad sale away from entering the brutal slaughter pipeline.

Lawmakers have the power to change this. By prioritizing animal welfare legislation, they can build a system that protects animals while supporting consumer’s beliefs, public health and ethical practices. Strengthening enforcement and closing loopholes will ensure that existing laws work as intended and align with the values of the American people.

When legislation like Goldie’s Act, the Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act, and the Industrial Agriculture Conversion Act, are reintroduced this Congress, I hope my lawmakers, Representative Lisa McClain, Senator Gary Peters and Senator Elissa Slotkin will support and advance them.

I hope all of our lawmakers will make animal welfare a legislative priority this Congress to
ensure that the policies they focus on reflect the values of the people they serve.

Sincerely,
— Melissa Neigh
Lapeer Township