Animal Welfare

Congressman Connolly is a strong supporter of animal welfare, and was pleased to receive a 100% score from the Humane Society for his voting record on this issue. Congressman Connolly is also a proud member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus.

He has voted and supported important legislation to stop horse slaughter, restore populations of southern sea otters and wild mustangs, restrict animal testing and increase animal welfare funding.  In addition, he supports fur labeling legislation, outlawing of puppy mills, believes restrictions on cruel treatment of greyhounds and other animals used for racing should also be implemented, and opposed the dangerous King Amendments.

In the 113th Congress, Connolly has cosponsored the Preventing All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, the Humane Cosmetics Act, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act, the Traveling Exotic Animals Protection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments.