Bill HR 3359, seeks to amend the Animal Welfare Act to restrict the use of exotic and non-domesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions. It is called the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act.
Circuses do not provide captive animals with a humane standard of care that requires the creation of natural habitats, ample area for exercise and socialization, appropriate diets, and suitable climatic controls. They do not protect endangered species, provide education about the animals, or foster compassion. They exploit animals for human entertainment and economic gain.
Further, some circuses use abusive training techniques including whips, chains, clubs, and electric shock to force animals to perform out of fear of punishment.
Contact the leadership and request they act swiftly on this legislation to protect animals in traveling circuses with amended restrictions. In addition, write your representative and encourage him or her to support HR 3359.
SOURCE:http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c112:H.R.3359:
The Honorable Thomas J. Rooney
Chairman
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
1529 Longworth Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5792
The Honorable Dennis A. Cardoza
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
2437 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6131
Bill HR 3359, seeks to amend the Animal Welfare Act to restrict the use of exotic and non-domesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions. It is called the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act.
Circuses do not provide captive animals with a humane standard of care that requires the creation of natural habitats, ample area for exercise and socialization, appropriate diets, and suitable climatic controls. They do not protect endangered species, provide education about the animals, or foster compassion. They exploit animals for human entertainment and economic gain.
Further, some circuses use abusive training techniques including whips, chains, clubs, and electric shock to force animals to perform out of fear of punishment.
Contact the leadership and request they act swiftly on this legislation to protect animals in traveling circuses with amended restrictions. In addition, write your representative and encourage him or her to support HR 3359.
