WASHINGTON (September 16, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Gabriel Vasquez for re-election to New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District.
“In his first term in Congress, Gabriel Vasquez has been an ally for animals,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. “He has supported legislation to protect our nation’s companion animals, equines, and more. We urge New Mexico’s 2nd District voters to re-elect Rep. Vasquez to Congress.”
Pro-animal actions taken by Rep. Vasquez in the 118th Congress include:
- 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 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.
- Cosponsored Goldie’s Act (H.R. 1788).
- Requested provisions in the fiscal year 2024 funding bill for enforcement of the AWA, HPA, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act and federal animal fighting law, and for programs to promote alternatives to animal testing, to provide shelter for domestic violence survivors with pets, to address the needs of animals at zoos and other AWA-regulated facilities in disasters, and to encourage veterinarians to locate in underserved areas.
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HSLF is a nonpartisan organization that evaluates candidates based only on a single criterion: where they stand on animal welfare. HSLF does not judge candidates based on party affiliation or any other issue.
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