In this section, read about actions of the federal and state legislatures as well as state initiatives that affect animals
Congressional Scorecard for 105th US Congress
Check your Senators' and Representatives' voting records on key animal bills.
| Oregon's Animal Cruelty Law Read the history behind enactment of Oregon House Bill 3377 which makes animal cruelty a felony. |
The Pet Safety and Protection act of 1997 Read about HR 594 which provides federal penalties for the theft of companion animals. |
| Oregon's Bear and Cougar Initiative Read the history behind enactment of Measure 18, which bans bear baiting and hunting bear and cougar with dogs. |
The "Dolphin-Death" act
US Senate Bill 39 weakens dolphin protection laws and misleads the public. |