Advocacy Center

By ASPCA President & CEO Matt Bershadker

The first two weeks of 2021 revealed the worst and best of human behavior, but the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President signals new hope for our country, our government and the most vulnerable people and animals.

By Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Matt Bershadker, ASPCA CEO

This past year the global pandemic has dominated newspaper headlines and television cameras while natural disasters have received less attention. Yet, if we have learned anything from the COVID-19 crisis, it is that we should not wait until disaster strikes to be prepared.

Last month’s presidential election has resulted in preparation for a new administration, and with it, renewed hope for reforms that will help animals. We encourage President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to use their time in office to make progress on a bipartisan issue we all care about deeply—improving animal welfare.

After a long election season, Congress has returned to an overflowing plate of priorities in Washington—with attention to COVID-19 relief legislation and bills to fund the government. There are many equine issues still in play that could help countless horses, and we need your help to push some of them across the finish line. Here’s an overview:

Horse Slaughter:

By Matt Bershadker, ASPCA CEO

While many industries are prioritizing safety and compassion in their pandemic responses, American meat processing and slaughter facilities are going in the opposite direction at a grave cost to workers, consumers and animals.