Awarded for Justice, Our Role in Vick Case Honored

A few of our staff members were bummed about missing our NYC festivities on April 10, ASPCA Day, but they had a good reason--they were busy in Virgina, receiving awards!

At the ceremony for the U.S. Attorney's Office 2008 Law Enforcement Public Service Awards, four of our key staff members were recognized for their invaluable assistance in the federal investigation of ex-NFL star Michael Vick. The investigation—remarkable for the way it captured the public’s attention and for the wealth of resources invested by the federal government—called upon our experts to provide essential aid in veterinary forensics and to play a key role in the rescue of 49 dogs found on Vick’s Surry County, VA, property.

At the private award ceremony on April 10, presided over by Chuck Rosenberg, United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, ASPCA staff members represented the only animal welfare organization in a room full of FBI agents and other law enforcement heroes. Dr. Melinda Merck, ASPCA Senior Director, Veterinary Forensics; Dr. Stephen Zawistowski, CAAB, Executive Vice President, National Programs; Dr. Randall Lockwood, CAAB, Senior Vice President, Anti-Cruelty Initiatives and Legislative Services, and Dr. Pamela Reid, CAAB, Vice President, Animal Behavior Center, each received an award for providing invaluable assistance in one of the most significant cases in the history of animal cruelty prosecution.

"It was very special to receive this award with my colleagues on the ASPCA's anniversary,” says Zawistowski. “The dedication and effort extended by the federal prosecutor and investigators, along with the public support for the effort, clearly confirmed that the mission we have followed for the past 142 years is alive and well."

For more information on the ASPCA’s groundbreaking anti-cruelty initiatives, please visit ASPCA.org.

Time to Talk Puppy Mills

This is a great time for an interactive discussion on puppy mills. Not only is April Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month, but Oprah's recent episode on puppy mills gave them much needed exposure. This is a topic on everyone's minds, and it couldn't be more important.

Join us Friday, April 18, from noon to 2:00 P.M. EST, to talk puppy mills with Bob Baker, ASPCA Investigator, ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Initiatives. He is a key player in our ongoing efforts to combat the cruelties of puppy mills and large-scale commercial breeding operations. The chat will take place on the ASPCA Online Community.

Here, arm yourself with some great puppy mill information in preparation for the chat.

Action Against the So-Called "Greatest Show"

We have urged Turner Network Television (TNT) to immediately cancel Greatest Show on Earth, its upcoming series that touts a “behind-the-scenes” look at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Unfortunately, the real behind-the-scenes story is one of unrelenting cruelty to animals: the abuse of Ringling Bros. circus elephants has been exhaustively documented by animal welfare organizations, state humane agencies and U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors. The ASPCA—currently involved in a lawsuit against the circus for violations of the federal Endangered Species Act and the Animal Welfare Act—urges all those who care about animals to speak out against TNT’s new show.

In a March 19 letter to Turner Network’s president Steve Koonin, ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres wrote, “To entertain the unsuspecting public at the expense of the welfare of these noble animals goes against all tenets of humanity and our responsibility to protect the animals with whom we share the earth. TNT’s viewers should certainly not be subjected to such hypocritical and unethical programming.”

You can help us speak out against Greatest Show on Earth by emailing its producers, Mark Wolper and Al Hassas, at kathleen.doise@wbtvprod.com and al@thecollective-la.com, respectively. TNT president Steve Koonin can be contacted at anne.smith@turner.com. Letters may be sent to: Steve Koonin, President, Turner Network Television, 1010 Techwood Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

You can further fight animal exploitation and abuse by taking the ASPCA’s Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty. Just a click will help you learn how to identify and report abuse, stay up-to-date on the latest animal cruelty news and learn how to write letters to your legislators in the name of animals.

To learn more about circus cruelty, please visit www.aspca.org/circus.

Catch Oprah's Puppy Mill Show Today

As an animal advocate, you are well aware of the horrors of puppy mills, and may know that there are thousands of these large-scale breeding facilities all over the United States—but many Americans don’t.

Thanks to The Oprah Winfrey Show today, millions of viewers will learn about the realities of this cruel industry. Oprah’s investigator, Lisa Ling, went undercover into a handful of Pennsylvania’s puppy mills to bring national attention to the abuses that take place there. Raising awareness is one of the most important ways to effect change for puppy mill dogs—and we are so grateful to Oprah for tackling this important issue. Please take a moment and thank The Oprah Winfrey Show—and encourage her to do a follow-up!

For more information about today’s show, and about puppy mills, please click here.

Jason Taylor Has a New Defensive Strategy

Don’t sit on the sidelines, animal lovers—come join Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor on the ASPCA team! In a brand-new public service announcement (PSA) created by the ASPCA in partnership with the National Football League, Jason introduces us to his good buddy of 11 years, Bear the Akita. “Nothing compares to the love and loyalty of a pet,” says the defensive end. “This little guy’s a big part of my team….and today, we need you to get in this game.”

Jason is not only a football star, animal hero, and in the opinion of some female ASPCA staffers, dreamy—he was recently selected to play on the AFC Pro Bowl squad! Whoo-hoo!

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Forensics First

Good news! We’re ready to tell you what we were so hush-hush about yesterday. On NBC’s “Today” show this morning we unveiled to the nation the first-ever “Mobile Animal Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Unit.”

In other words, the ASPCA now has its own CSI truck! This is a specially designed vehicle outfitted with state-of-the-art forensics tools as well as medical equipment tailored to animal patients and the victims of crimes. This is a big step for man, and an even bigger step for animal-kind!

The truck will operate under the leadership of the nation’s premier forensic veterinarian, the ASPCA’s Dr. Melinda Merck, who, as you may know, is the nation’s only “animal CSI,” and who most recently assisted Federal authorities in the Michael Vick investigation. The mobile unit, which will be available to assist at crime scenes nationally, will allow Dr. Merck to examine and care for animals found at suspected crime scenes, and includes a surgical suite for animals in need of urgent care.
Talk about taking the prosecution of animal cruelty into the new millennium!

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Animal Precinct Finale Airs Tonight!

Tonight. 10:00 P.M. EST. Be there.

Turn on the tube and tune in to the year’s final episode of the show that takes viewers on patrol with New York City's ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement agents. The grand finale captures NYC’s finest on film as they unearth an animal cruelty case in Brooklyn involving 21 dogs—including seven starving pups—while, across town, agents check out a severely matted dog named Cloudy.

(What do you mean it’s Friday night and you had better plans? Cancel them!)

Stay tuned for new episodes in 2008 and, in the meantime, catch up on all the past episodes you missed!

Chat With ASPCA Animal Cop -- TODAY!

Some of our Humane Law Enforcement cops have achieved celebrity status thanks to their appearance on Animal Precinct. Special Agent Diane DiGiacomo is one of them, and she'll be available today, from noon to 2 P.M., to chat with you one-on-one.

So, what to ask, what to ask? For starters, you can hit her up for behind-the-scenes info on the taping of Animal Precinct. Or log on to tell her how cool she is! I don't know about you, but I want to know what it's like to flash that badge to unsuspecting, animal-abusing bad guys on the street, right before she slaps on the cuffs. Most of these brainiacs don't even realize they're committing a crime when they harm little creatures.

DiGiacomo has been at it for ten years now, and you can bet she's seen it all. A dog abandoned in an apartment, a starving kitten, a puppy abused on the street—"I am very dedicated to protecting the animals we all cherish so much," says Officer DiGiacomo, "and I’m looking forward to chatting with a great number of animal lovers like myself."

Join Officer DiGiacomo in the ASPCA Online Community today from noon to 2:00 P.M EST, when she’ll be on hand to share her experiences with you. Please note, you'll need to log in to post your questions, so click here to sign up if you're not already a member of the ASPCA Community.

Letter From our President, Ed Sayres

Update: 10/23/07
The letter is closed. Thank you for your involvement.

We've created a thank you letter that's super simple for you to send--thank NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Inspector General, USDA, for strong and decisive action against Michael Vick.

Click here to send your thank you letter.

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Read on to see what our President, Ed Sayres, has to say:

Dear ASPCA Members and Supporters:

With Michael Vick today appearing in federal court to file his plea in the federal dog fighting case that has been pending since July, I wanted to let you know directly that today we revealed our role in the federal investigation: ASPCA Forensic Veterinarian, Dr. Melinda Merck, participated in the excavation of the graves, and examination of the remains.

It has been an honor for the ASPCA to assist federal authorities in this case. We are also extremely proud to be working with the National Football League to raise public awareness of the humane treatment of animals. The NFL took strong, swift and decisive action against Michael Vick on Friday by suspending him indefinitely without pay.

Please join the ASPCA in sending a message of support to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, as well as the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Inspector General, USDA, letting them know that their efforts are not going unnoticed.

We continue to assist this case by leading a team of animal behavior experts in evaluating the dogs seized from Vick’s property earlier this year. Please visit www.aspca.org/cruelty often for updates.

Thank you very much for your support of the ASPCA—it is that which enables us to pursue our 141-year old mission, which is as crucial today as when we were founded all those years ago—to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Every day, we come one step closer to being a humane community. We could not do it without you.

Sincerely,

Ed Sayres
ASPCA, President

ASPCA Applauds Strong and Swift NFL Response to Michael Vick’s Guilty Plea

ASPCA Press Release

NEW YORK—The ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) today applauded NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s strong and decisive action in suspending Michael Vick without pay, effective immediately, from the League. Vick will be appearing in a federal court in Richmond, Va., on Monday to file his plea agreement in the federal dog fighting case against him.

Said ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres, “Right from the outset, we knew the Commissioner was taking this case extremely seriously—and respected the fact that he was proceeding appropriately by commissioning an independent investigation into the case.”

In a strongly worded letter to Vick, the Commissioner today called his admitted conduct “not only illegal, but also cruel and reprehensible.”

“The Commissioner’s extremely strong and swift response today to Michael Vick’s guilty plea is no less than what we expected, and reinforces how seriously he takes not just the integrity of the League, but his expectations of how animals should be treated in a humane society. The ASPCA is proud to be associated with the National Football League as its animal welfare partner, and we will continue to raise public awareness on the humane treatment of animals together.”

For more information on the ASPCA, or to learn more about staying alert to animal cruelty, please visit www.aspca.org/cruelty.

Possible Poisonings at Chelsea Waterside Dog Park

Dog moms and dads in NYC, we thought we’d share this info with you. Here’s a snippet of a letter written by Robert Marino of NYCdog.org:

Animal owners in Chelsea are worried after some dogs got sick in a nearby popular park. According to a doctor, symptoms seem to suggest the dogs were drugged. Hazel Sanchez reports: CBS VIDEO REPORT.

This incident at Chelsea Waterside Dog Park (11th avenue and W 22nd st.) should serve as a warning to all of our groups to be watchful at your local park. If you spot suspicious activity report it, use your cell phone camera to take a photo, get the attention of other dog owners nearby, and, most of all, be mindful of your dog. Watch for items left on the ground. If strangers appear to be feeding dogs, intervene. Do not challenge anyone, but do not sit back silently.

Sitting in a dog park reading, talking on your cell or just chatting with others while ignoring your dog is dangerous–and irresponsible to boot.

Robert A. Marino (Bob)
president
NYCdog.org

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Good News, New Mexico--Cockfighting Banned at Last!

The cockfighting bill passed the floor vote of the House and was quickly signed by New Mexico's Governor Richardson on Monday! New Mexico now joins 48 other states in outlawing this cruel “blood sport” (Louisiana is the sole remaining holdout). New Mexico residents, please take a moment to thank Governor Richardson for signing this important bill.

Click here to thank Governor Richardson for signing SB10 into law!

ASPCA in the News: Queens Man Held for Dog Neglect

Newsday
January 14, 2007

In New York City's first animal cruelty arrest of the year, a Queens man was charged Saturday with neglecting his three-year-old Chow Chow so badly that the dog was being strangled by a collar that had grown into her neck, officials said.

Oswald Joudan, 51, of 131-07 135th Ave., was arrested yesterday morning by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and charged with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty . If convicted, he faces up to one year in prison and a maximum fine of $2,000.

Special agents of the animal advocacy group acted on a neighbor's tip Dec. 29 to find the tan Chow Chow chained and emaciated in Joudan's backyard, said ASPCA spokesman Joseph Pentangelo.

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New on ASPCA.org: The Truth About Premarin®

The truth behind one of today’s most widely prescribed drugs will shock you. Get the facts and get involved.

What Is Premarin^®?
Premarin^®, a drug derived from pregnant mares’ urine (PMU), is prescribed to alleviate symptoms of menopause and to prevent osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. The estrogen-rich urine used in its production is collected from mares confined in barns on PMU ranches in Canada and the United States.

How Do Horses Suffer in the Production of Premarin^®?
The Premarin industry is self-regulated through manufacturer Wyeth Ayerst’s Code of Practice, but there are hundreds of farms and no outside scrutiny. Mares used in the production of conjugated estrogens are at risk for abrasions, leg swelling, excessive boredom, stress, and an early death, due to the conditions under which they are kept.

Learn more about Premarin^®

Press Release: ASPCA Announces Key New Hires to Battle Cruelty to Animals

NEW YORK, January 4, 2007—The ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) today announced the appointments of Elizabeth Dribben, Dr. Melinda Merck, and Robert Baker, to key positions in its Anti-Cruelty Initiatives & Legislative Services departments. Effective immediately, they will be joining as follows: Elizabeth Dribben as Senior Managing Director of Legislative Services, Dr. Merck as Forensic Veterinarian and Mr. Baker as Investigator.

“I am extremely pleased that we are continuing to attract such qualified and high-profile professionals to our team,” said Ed Sayres, president & CEO of the ASPCA. “This speaks volumes to the quality of work the ASPCA is doing in the anti-cruelty field which is, after all, the clearest manifestation of our mission: to provide effective means of prevention of cruelty to animals.”

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ASPCA in the News: With Public's Help, ASPCA Better Tackles Crime

New York Sun
By Bradley Hope

A growing public perception of animal cruelty and new resources have led the law enforcement arm of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to Prevent Cruelty to Animals to a more than 400% surge in arrests since 1999, the agency reported.

In the past seven years, the private agency purchased a live dispatch system and built a high-tech headquarters in Long Island City. It increased the number of special agents in 2006 to 19 from about eight.

Last year, the agency arrested 103 people in separate cases, including several on felony charges. In 1999, the agency arrested 20 people, statistics show. ASPCA agents have been empowered to carry weapons, make arrests, and execute warrants since New York aristocrat Henry Bergh founded it in 1866.

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ASPCA in the News: Dog Saved as Owner is Busted

New York Post
By LARRY CELONA and HEIDI SINGER

December 10, 2006 -- A Queens woman was busted for animal cruelty yesterday, after horrified city officials found her emaciated dog tied to a doorknob - and suffering for the past month from a slit throat.

Marisol Zayas, 26, of 27th Avenue in Long Island City, faces up to a year in jail for leaving her 2-year-old husky, Trinity, to suffer without medical care after investigators found a 10-inch slit in the dog's throat, said ASPCA Special Agent Joseph Pentangelo.

"You could see the dog's windpipe," he said of the wound , which took 25 stitches to close.

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Queens Man Sentenced in Animal Cruelty Case

NEW YORK, November 29, 2006—The ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®), in conjunction with Queens district attorney Richard Brown, announced the sentencing of Keidel Guy, 20, of Queens for Felony Animal Cruelty. Guy was sentenced to 16 months in prison.

In October 2005, ASPCA Special Agents Joseph Lemos and Omar Negrillo seized a mother dog and her emaciated pup from Guy’s house after finding another puppy dead from starvation.

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Press Release: ASPCA HLE Officers Seize 700 Chickens

(NEW YORK, NY) October 3, 2006 -- Humane Law Enforcement agents with the ASPCA are investigating a possible case of animal cruelty in which hundreds of chickens were discovered in a garage at 18th Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn.

On Monday, ASPCA investigators removed more than 700 chickens, housed in shallow crates, and took them to the ASPCA’s 92nd Street headquarters, where they will be evaluated by veterinary staff at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital.

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Press Release: ASPCA Agents Arrest Woman for Felony Animal Cruelty

(New York, NY) September 13, 2006 -- ASPCA Special Agents arrested Rosalda Faraci, 30, of Queens for one count of aggravated animal cruelty, one count of animal cruelty, and one count of criminal possession of a weapon for wrapping a dog’s testicles with a rubber band.

On August 15, 2006, the ASPCA responded to a complaint of a 10-month-old Cairn terrier named Lucio being beaten in the backyard of the defendant's home. The dog’s testicles were tightly wrapped with a rubber band, and a foul odor emanated from the injured area. Lucio was taken to the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital for treatment. According to veterinarians there, the injured site was severely infected and caused the puppy great pain. Lucio was also significantly underweight. After surgery to correct his condition, Lucio is doing well and the ASPCA is hopeful for a complete recovery.

If convicted, Ms. Faraci faces up to four years in prison.

Press Release: ASPCA Arrests Bronx Resident For Attacking Pomeranian with a Mop Handle

(New York, NY) September 12, 2006 -- Special agents of the ASPCA arrested Edwin Roman, 44, on September 10 outside his Bronx residence at 1221 Brook Avenue for assaulting and seriously injuring his family’s pet dog, Lucky.

Following the assault, which occurred on July 18, 2006, the 10-lb. male Pomeranian was taken to NYC Animal Care and Control (AC&C) in Brooklyn by a relative of the suspect. Employees at AC&C alerted the ASPCA; Lucky was removed and taken to the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal hospital. At the ASPCA, veterinarians performed extensive surgery to correct Lucky’s jaw, which was shattered when the suspect attacked him with a mop handle.

The ASPCA carried out an investigation which led to the arrest of the suspect. Mr. Roman is being charged with one count of aggravated animal cruelty, a felony, and one count of criminal possession of a weapon.

Lucky’s prognosis is good and he is recovering.

ASPCA Hails Passage Of Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

The ASPCA today hailed the passage of H. R. 503, the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, as a significant move towards permanently banning the slaughter of horses in the United States for human consumption abroad. The U. S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bill by a vote of 263 to 146.

“Americans have long had a love affair with horses, both domesticated and wild,” said ASPCA President Ed Sayres. “The recent public and media interest in the recovery of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is a clear indication of the fascination, awe, and empathy we feel for these magnificent animals. The history of our nation is indelibly linked to these great creatures and, with the passage of this bill, we are one step closer to treating horses as we should—as valued members of our humane community.”

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ASPCA in the News: Cute and Furry, Some Say. A Beaten Dog, a Court Finds.

New York Times - Orders of protection are not unusual in New York courts, but one issued yesterday by a Queens judge to protect a 5-year-old is believed to be the first of its kind, according to an animal society special agent.

The 5-year-old is a dog, Bebe, a bichon frisé from Lindenwood.

The order, signed by Judge Alex J. Zigman of Queens Civil Court, says that Frederick Fontanez, 20, a friend of Bebe’s owner, Derek Lopez, must maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from both the dog and Mr. Lopez.

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ASPCA Statement on China Province Dog Culling

The ASPCA has learned through media accounts and letters from concerned animal welfare advocates that officials in a Chinese province ordered the slaughter of 50,000 dogs in a crackdown after three people died of rabies. According to Chinese state media accounts, the five-day slaughter in Mouding county in Yunnan province in southwestern China ended Sunday, and spared only military guard dogs and police canine units.

Ed Sayres, ASPCA President and CEO, sits on the board of the World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA). As such, we address international issues through support of WSPA both financially and philosophically. As a member organization, we are included in WSPA's position on this issue.

Click here to read WSPA’s statement on the dog culling issue.

Action Needed: Help Stop Bill That's Bad for Birds!

Every year, millions of day-old baby chicks are mailed via the U.S. Postal Service by commercial hatcheries and cockfighting breeders. The chicks are literally packed in boxes and sent through the mail, without food or water, and with no concern for temperature extremes. This inhumane practice results in the deaths of countless baby birds every year.

After receiving complaints from various animal protection groups, the U.S. Postal Service adopted policy changes to help protect birds shipped in the mail. The new regulations require that the shipment of all live animals be coordinated through central offices to ensure their arrival and limit the length of time the animals can be in transit via ground transportation.

In response to the new regulations adopted by the U.S. Postal Service, Senator Charles Grassley has introduced S. 2395, which would remove the Postal Service’s authority to implement the new regulations and force it to accommodate the baby bird and cockfighting industries. S. 2395 would provide that the Postal Service require certain airlines to transport birds, require those airlines to transport the birds through connecting cities, not necessarily direct flights, and require those airlines to transport birds in any temperature conditions between 0 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

If passed, this bill will undoubtedly lead to unnecessary suffering for millions of baby birds. Contact your Senators now and urge them to oppose S. 2395! Take action now!

New York State Residents: Help Pass Humane Laws!

S.6913-A/A.9292-A, Pet Evacuation Bill, Passes Both Houses
The New York Legislature has passed a bill that will require the government to utilize and coordinate “programs to assist individuals with household pets and service animals following a disaster, with particular attention to means of evacuation, shelter and transportation options.” Click here to contact Governor Pataki and urge him to sign S.6913-A/A.9292-A into law.

Legislature Passes S.7213-A/A.9576-A to Close Loophole in Pet Dealer Licensing Law
S.7213-A/A.9576-A will close a loophole in existing law to help the state do a better job at enforcing the pet dealer licensing law. Because it is especially difficult to determine whether a breeder has sold the requisite number of puppies per year, this bill would change the definition of “pet dealer” to include those businesses that “offer for sale” the statutory set number of dogs or cats. This change will enable the Department of Agriculture and Markets to identify, license and inspect many more pet dealers, thereby better protecting consumers who purchase pets-- and providing the oversight of this industry contemplated by the pet dealer law when it first passed in 2000.
Click here to contact Governor Pataki and ask him to sign this important animal welfare and consumer protection measure into law.

A.10767-A/S.7691-A Passes Both Houses and Authorizes Orders of Protection in Favor of Family Pets
The Legislature has passed a measure that would expressly authorize family and criminal court judges to issue orders of protection to safeguard family pets from abuse in a variety of family and criminal court proceedings, including juvenile delinquency, child custody, child support, child abuse and neglect, paternity, family offense and PINS cases. This law will give the court an additional tool to ensure protection of all family members, including the companion animals in the home. In addition to bringing animal cruelty charges when a pet is unlawfully injured or killed, violation of an order of protection carries with it separate penalties, including a possible six-month jail term.
Click here to ask Governor Pataki to sign S.7691-A/A.10767-A into law.