Animal Welfare

Congressman Connolly is a strong supporter of animal welfare and has consistently received a 100% score from the Humane Society for his voting record on these issues. Congressman Connolly is also a proud member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus.

He has voted for and supported important legislation to end horse slaughter, restore populations of southern sea otters and wild mustangs, restrict animal testing and increase animal welfare funding. 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.

In addition, he supports fur labeling legislation, the outlawing of puppy mills, and believes restrictions on the cruel treatment of greyhounds and other animals used for racing should be implemented. He has also opposed the dangerous King Amendments, which would have undermined state animal welfare protections.