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Helpful Links

Federal Bills Signed Into Law

Animal Welfare Act (AWA)

H.R.724 - Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act or the PACT Act

S.479 - PACT Act

H.R.3514 - Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act

S.2725 - Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance and Protection Act

Bills 118th Congress (2023-2024)

H.R.208 - Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023

H.R.764 - Trust the Science Act

H.R.807 - Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act

H.R.1465 - Violet’s Law

H.R.1480 - Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

H.R.1624 - Puppy Protection Act of 2023

S.5072 - Puppy Protection Act of 2024

★ H.R.1788 - Goldie's Act

★ S.4033 - Goldie’s Act of 2024

H.R.2742 - FIGHT Act

S.1529 - FIGHT Act of 2023

H.R.2878 - CARE Act of 2023

H.R.2939 - PIGS Act of 2023

H.R.3090 - PAST Act of 2023

S.4004 - PAST Act of 2024

H.R.3475 - SAFE Act of 2023

H.R.3518 - Bear Protection Act of 2023

H.R.3656 - Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023

H.R.3781 - Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act of 2023

H.R.3859 - Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act

H.R.3894 - Greyhound Protection Act of 2023

H.R.3957 - PUPP Act of 2023

H.R.3989 - Pets Belong With Families Act

H.R.4081 - Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act

H.R.4389 - Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023

S.4022 - Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2024

H.R.4995 - Kangaroo Protection Act of 2023

H.R.5041 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023

S.2555 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023

H.R.5175 - PETSAFE Act of 2023

H.R.5399 - To substantially restrict the use of animal testing for cosmetics, and for other purposes.

H.R.7211 - Petfax Act of 2024

H.R.7248 - FDA Modernization Act 3.0

S.5046 - FDA Modernization Act 3.0

★ H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

H.R.7670 - MINKS are Superspreaders Act

H.R.7999 - Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Reintroduction Act of 2024

H.R.8164 - Captive Primate Safety Act (118th Congress)

S.4206 - Captive Primate Safety Act

H.R.8571 - Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2024

H.R.9971 - Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2024

H.R.10049 - To amend the African Elephant Conservation Act and Asian Elephant Conservation Act to ban keeping elephants in captivity at zoological parks.

H.Con.Res.59 - Urging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.

H.Res.751 - Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

S.Res.892 - A resolution designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Bills 117th Congress (2021-2022)

H.R.1016 - Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2021

H.R.1442 - PREPARED Act

H.R.2085 - HEART Act of 2021

H.R.2840 - Puppy Protection Act of 2021

S.1385 - Puppy Protection Act of 2021

H.R.3277 - Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act

H.R.4239 - Healthy Dog Importation Act

S.2597 - Healthy Dog Importation Act

H.R.5828 - Pets Belong With Families Act

★ H.R.6100 - Goldie's Act

The One Pager of Goldie's Act (H.R.6100 117th Congress) (PDF) introduced by Representative Cynthia Axne representing the 3rd District of Iowa is the lifeline dogs need.

Congressional Animal Protection Caucus

The Congressional Animal Protection Caucus (CAPC) is a bipartisan organization committed to raising awareness of animal welfare issues in Congress.

Organizations that were involved in rescue efforts where Goldie, other dogs suffered and died

ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): The ASPCA® was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world.
Animal Rescue League of Iowa: The ARL of Iowa is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year.
Bailing Out Benji: BoB is dedicated to ending puppy mills through research, education and advocacy.
Wisconsin Humane Society: Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals in need for more than 140 years.
Wayside Waifs: Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption campus in Kansas City.
Animal Rescue Corps: Protects dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals across North America and beyond through large-scale Emergency Animal Rescue & Disaster Response, Shelter Relief, and Education & Training.

ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

Support Goldie’s Act to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills

USDA Enforcement: Fiscal Year 2023

USDA Enforcement: Fiscal Year 2022

Puppy Mills 101

Join the Puppy Mill Action Team

Sign the ASPCA's Petition: The USDA is failing vulnerable animals and keeping them Barred From Love.

Join the Advocacy Center

Recognizing and Reporting Animal Cruelty and Neglect

The Humane Society of the United States

The Horrible Hundred: Uncovering national puppy mills

Stopping Puppy Mills

Stop the sale of puppies in pet stores - Find out how you can take action in your area

Breaking: In a huge win for horses, USDA announces final rule seeking to end horse soring

Humane Society Legislative Fund

Scorecard of Congress to give you a snapshot of every federal legislator's record on animal protection issues

Where to get a puppy

U.S. Congress

Congress.gov - Find Your Members

Look Up a ZIP Code

tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Animal Welfare Act

USDA Inspection Report Search

USDA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Logs

USDA Freedom of Information Act Division

Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship

IowaAgriculture.gov

Wallace State Office Building

Animal Industry Bureau

502 E. 9th St.

Des Moines, IA 50319

Desk: 515-281-6358