From Rep. Dave Loebsack who will celebrate his 55th birthday on December 23rd.
"Animals deserve humane treatment and exploiting or killing our animals whether it be for entertainment or other purposes needs to be addressed. Animal fighting is a coldhearted and malicious activity that is linked to numerous other public safety concerns. It is important that we stop animal fighting and protect these animals through legislation in order to promote public safety as well as encourage animal welfare.
H.R. 137, the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007, will update our current animal cruelty laws by recognizing Animal Fighting as a cruel act punishable by felony charges. The bill will also enhance our public safety by extending these punishments to those who attempt to use interstate and foreign commerce to engage in such inhumane and vicious activities. As an illegitimate interstate industry, animal fighting requires the involvement of the government at the federal level to curb such appalling behavior. The "Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act" represents a positive step in this direction which is why I voted in favor of, and strongly supported, this legislation recently. The President signed this legislation into law on May 3, 2007.
H.R. 3327, the Federal Dog Protection Act will further the mission of H.R. 137 by increasing the amount of regulation and activities deemed unlawful in regard to dog fighting. This legislation is currently being considered by the House Judiciary Committee. Thank you again for contacting me about this important issue. I encourage you to visit my website at www.loebsack.house.gov and sign up for my e-newsletters to stay informed of the work I'm doing in Congress. I am proud to serve Iowa's 2nd District, and I am committed to working hard for you. "
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