WASHINGTON (September 16, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan for re-election to Indiana’s 1st Congressional District.
“Frank Mrvan is an ally on animal protection issues,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. “If voters want to continue to see progress toward ending animal testing and horse soring, they should re-elect Representative Mrvan this November.”
Pro-animal actions taken by Rep. Mrvan in the 118th Congress include:
- Cosponsored the Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) to phase out testing of cosmetics on live animals and sales of animal-tested cosmetics in the U.S.
- Cosponsored the Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 1624), to address serious gaps in welfare standards for tens of thousands of breeding dogs and puppies at large-scale breeding operations licensed by the USDA.
- Cosponsored the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475) to prohibit the reopening of horse slaughter plants in the U.S. and the export of American horses to slaughter for human consumption.
- Cosponsored the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) to crack down on “soring,” in which trainers deliberately inflict severe pain on the hooves and legs of Tennessee walking horses.
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