spearheaded the introduction of this important legislation. Thank you, Betsy, for your leadership and commitment to lawful animal enterprise and private property rights. This is a great example of going on offense to protect lawful animal enterprise!
Amendments OUT of the Farm Bill At the federal level, the House Agriculture Committee is preparing to mark up the Farm Bill — and this is where the fight intensifies. Several animal rights–driven bills are being positioned to amend the Farm Bill, including: • Puppy Protection Act • Better CARE for Animals Act • Goldie’s Act • Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act These proposals would dramatically expand federal enforcement authority, empower aggressive regulatory actions against lawful animal businesses, and shift the Farm Bill away from its core mission — supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural America. The Farm Bill is not the place for activist agendas. We must act NOW. It is critically important that our members send emails to the House Agriculture Committee urging them to keep these and ANY animal rights–driven proposals OFF the Farm Bill. Please take two minutes to make your voice heard by clicking the tab below to send your email directly to each member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Take Action: Protect the Farm Bill https://mpba.short.gy/farm-bill
shift to another. That is why The Cavalry Group works tirelessly across all levels of government. Your membership makes this work possible. Stay engaged. Stay informed. And most importantly — take action when called upon. Together, we defend our livelihoods, our animals, and our way of life. READ ARTICLE HERE: https://mpba.short.gy/tx-fair New Federal Bill: H.R.7371 Newly introduced in the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, H.R. 7371 would impose a federal ban on the air transport of live animals—framed today around gamefowl, but structured in a way that could easily be expanded. While illegal animal fighting is already prohibited under federal law, this bill does not strengthen enforcement against criminal conduct. Instead, it restricts transportation access for lawful breeders and owners, many of whom operate legitimate agricultural, conservation, and breeding programs in full compliance with state and federal law. By targeting an entire class of animals rather than illegal behavior, the bill shifts from punishing wrongdoing to restricting lawful commerce. More concerning, H.R. 7371 sets a dangerous precedent. Once Congress establishes the authority to prohibit air transport of one lawful category of animals, the same framework could be amended to include other birds, exotic species, certain livestock classes, or animals used in exhibition and agriculture. Transportation access is foundational to interstate commerce. Limiting it for one targeted group opens the door to broader restrictions tomorrow. Take Action: Oppose H.R. 7371 https://mpba.short.gy/hr7371 URGENT: Keep Animal Rights
Legislative Flash Map–Check
Your State
We continue updating The Cavalry Group’s Legislative Flash Map. I strongly encourage every member to visit the link below to which will take you to the “live” map.
https://mpba.short.gy/map
Please review the bills filed in your state or local municipality. Awareness is the first line of defense. Too often, harmful policies advance quietly at the local level until it is too late. If there is a bill moving in your state that is not on our map, please notify us right away! We are not only updating the map but launching campaigns to oppose/support bills as they move through their state legislature.
Texas: State Fair Rodeo
Concerns
Texas State Fair officials have announced that the State Fair Rodeo and pre-Fair horse shows will not take place during the 2026 season. Is this simply a logistical decision — or sabre rattling and a precursor to legislation aimed at eliminating rodeo altogether? We certainly hope not. Rodeo is a cornerstone of Western heritage, agriculture, and rural culture. We are closely monitoring the situation and have written an article on this development, which we will attach in this alert. The battles at the local, state, and federal levels are interconnected. When activists cannot win in one arena, they
Your friend in the fight,
Mindy Patterson President The Cavalry Group
Visit the Cavalry Group’s action center to see current bills and make your voice heard with a pre-written letter to your elected official. Just customize with your name and submit to join the fight. https://mpba.short.gy/action- center
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