Viewpoints: Legislators and Public Policy Experts
We often invite Members of Congress, public policy experts
and federal regulators to write editorials for our Animal
Guardian magazine.
Summer 2006 - Congressman Allen (R-VA) is the sponsor
of the Engine Coolant and Antifreeze Bittering Act (S. 1110).
Spring 2006 - Congressman Sweeney (R-NY) is the sponsor
of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503) in
the 109th Congress.
Spring 2005 - Dr. Ron DeHaven reflects on his 25 years
of experience with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and his
current position as Administrator for the USDA's Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service.
Summer 2004 - Congressman Whitfield (R-KY) is the
sponsor of the Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 3484) to further protect
animals raised in commercial breeding facilities and sold through
pet stores.
Spring 2004 - Congressman Van Hollen (D-MD) is leading
the charge to request better tracking of animal cruelty crimes
in the FBI crime reporting system.
Fall 2003 - Congressman Ackerman (D-NY) is the sponsor
of the Antifreeze Safety Act (H.R. 1563) requiring a bittering
agent in antifreeze so that animals are deterred from its sweet
taste.
Summer 2002 - Congresswoman Morella (R-MD) was often
an advocate for animals while she served in Congress from 1986
to 2002, representing the 8th district of Maryland.
Winter 2001 - Congressman Blumenauer (D-OR) was the
sponsor of the Charitable Pet Trust Bill in the 107th Congress.
Fall 2001 - Congressman Calvert (R-CA) introduced
the ICCVAM legislation in the 106th Congress to provide the
federal government an important tool for preventing unnecessary
animal testing. ICCVAM was successfully signed into law in December
2000.
