Washington, Oct 17, 2000 - Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) wrote today to Congressional leaders to advocate for the passage of the Dog and Cat Fur Protection Act.

Congressman Kucinich's appeal to Congressional leaders comes at the time when House and Senate conferees are set to meet to reconcile versions of a bill containing the provisions of The Dog and Cat Fur Protection Act. Kucinich wrote to House Ways and Means Chairman Bill Archer (R-TX) and ranking member Charles Rangel (D-NY). The Dog and Cat Fur Protection Act would prohibit the importation of products made with dog or cat fur, and prohibit the sale, manufacture, offer for sale, transportation, and distribution of products made with dog or cat fur in the United States.

Kucinich's letter said, in part, "I urge the Conferees to conclude rapidly so that this legislation can be voted on by the 106th Congress and signed into law by President Clinton. Americans deserve to be protected from unknowlingly participating in this brutal trade of dog and cat fur products."

Kucinich will appeal directly to Chairman Archer and Rep. Rangel when Congress resumes later in the week.