Urge Congress to Pass the Better CARE for Animals Act

Every year, countless animals suffer due to loopholes in our animal welfare enforcement system. We have laws like the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act that are meant to protect animals but they’re only as effective as the enforcement behind them. Sadly, in too many cases, that enforcement is fractured, under-resourced, or completely stalled by bureaucratic red tape.

That’s why Congress must act now to pass the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act. This bipartisan bill will fix a critical problem: right now, only the Department of Justice (DOJ) can bring certain animal welfare violations to court, but DOJ’s limited resources often delay or prevent enforcement. 

This bill empowers the Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees the licensing and inspection of animal facilities, to work directly with the DOJ and bring civil lawsuits when necessary. This streamlined approach would mean faster responses to animal cruelty, more accountability for violators, and fewer animals left in harm’s way.

This commonsense legislation has broad support from both sides of the aisle, as well as leading animal welfare organizations. It would not only help enforce existing laws more effectively but also send a strong message that cruelty and neglect will not be tolerated in the United States.

Congress has the opportunity and the responsibility to stand up for animals. By passing the Better CARE for Animals Act, lawmakers can close a dangerous loophole and ensure that animals in puppy mills, research labs, roadside zoos, and beyond are protected from abuse.

Sign the petition to tell Congress: Support the Better CARE for Animals Act and protect vulnerable animals from cruelty and neglect.