This is so exciting that I'm a bit teary-eyed. I don't mean to get sentimental on you all, but a 263-146 House vote to pass H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, could lead to a permanent ban on slaughtering horses in the U.S.... That's a huge victory.
In the days leading up to the vote, the opposition stepped up efforts to defend the slaughter industry, but two amendments that would have gutted the bill were defeated in votes, and the day went to horses, lauded as an icon and symbol of American heritage.Now on to the Senate. Contact your senators today to encourage support for S. 1915, their companion bill.
If and when this bill passes, it will be important for all of us and HSUS -- which was strongly involved in this campaign -- to ensure the welfare of horses that will not be slaughtered in years to come, in part by ending the demand for sports that involve horses, as well as preserving wildlands from use for livestock.
Labels: animal law, horses
