In this section, read about actions of the federal and state legislatures as well as state initiatives that affect animals

 

Pro Animal Laws and Initiatives

Oregon's Animal Cruelty Law

Read the history behind enactment of Oregon House Bill 3377 which makes animal cruelty a felony.

The Pet Safety and Protection act of 1997

Read about HR 594 which provides federal penalties for the theft of companion animals.

Oregon's Bear and Cougar Initiative

Read the history behind enactment of Measure 18, which bans bear baiting and hunting bear and cougar with dogs.

The "Dolphin-Death" act

US Senate Bill 39 weakens dolphin protection laws and misleads the public.