Puppy Protection Act of 2025 – H.R.2253
emotional imagery to manipulate the public against kangaroo leather, but fails to acknowledge the reality: in Australia, kangaroo harvests are part of a long-standing, science-based wildlife management system.
licensees without due process. Would change AWA enforcement so that inspectors must document all violations and remove the current distinction between “direct” (animal welfare) and “indirect” (paperwork/recordkeeping) violations—effectively treating paperwork issues as direct violations under the AWA.
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Co-Sponsors to date: House 93
Committee: House Agriculture Committee
Why We are Working to Oppose:
Summary: Imposes new regulations on dog breeders including breeding caps, socialization standards, temperature rules, and flooring requirements. Why We are Working to Oppose: Impractical and ideologically driven mandates target lawful breeders and limit Americans’ access to responsibly bred dogs.
Definitions: Targets four species — western grey, eastern grey, common wallaroo, and red kangaroo — including dead animals, parts, products, or any items derived from them. To prohibit certain activities involving kangaroos and kangaroo products, and for other purposes. Listen to Mindy Patterson, President of The Cavalry Group on the MacroPodcast with Cassidy Jagger where they discuss the Kangaroo Protection Act at www.bit.ly/ KPAPodcast
Kangaroo Protection Act - H.R.1992/S.2162 (Introduced June 25, 2025)
Sponsors: Senators Tammy Duckworth (D- IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act – H.R.1661/S.775
Prohibited Acts: Importing kangaroo parts/products into the U.S. for commercial purposes. Selling, possessing for sale, manufacturing, advertising, or transporting kangaroo products in interstate commerce. INCLUDING dead animal parts, products, or any items derived from them, including semen. The bill says whole kangaroos and kangaroo parts both. With a small line of the definition being the term kangaroo means “dead.” The only place that word is listed is in that definition which can easily be amended out at any time to read just any kangaroo. Summary: This bill is the Animal Rights Agenda Masquerading as Conservation. The Kangaroo Protection Act is being pushed aggressively by animal rights extremist groups whose true agenda is to end all forms of hunting, animal use, and animal commerce — not just “protect” kangaroos. This legislation uses
Sponsor: Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Co-Sponsors: House 151 - Senate 1 Committee: House Energy and Commerce Committee Summary: Bans horse slaughter in the U.S. and prohibits the transport of horses to slaughter facilities in Canada and Mexico. Why We are Working to Oppose: Eliminates humane options for unwanted horses, leading to abandonment and neglect. Further erodes the struggling horse industry and reduces livestock management tools. To make a difference, visit https:// www.thecavalrygroup.com/119th- Congress-Federal-Legislative- Campaigns and follow prompts to send emails to your U.S. Representatives and Senators.
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act – H.R.1684
Sponsor: Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Co-Sponsors: House 198 Committee: House Energy and Commerce Committee Summary: Bans action devices, pads, and weighted shoes; extends regulation beyond Tennessee Walking Horses; imposes strict penalties. Why We are Working to Oppose: This legislation is based on animal rights ideology, not science. H.R.1684 threatens legitimate equine disciplines and related industries like farriers, feed supply, and tourism. Presumes guilt before innocence.
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