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News eAlert: VICTORY FOR AMERICA'S HORSES???

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

VICTORY FOR AMERICA'S HORSES
House of Representatives Passes Bill to End Horse Slaughter
Over Ag Industry Opposition

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 7, 2006): With overwhelming support, the House
of Representatives voted 263 to 146 in favor of H.R. 503, the American
Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, to ban the slaughter of horses for human
consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses
or horseflesh for the same purpose.

The measure was adopted despite strident last-minute efforts by the
agriculture industry to kill the bill-including "poison pill" amendments
and intense lobbying from the agriculture industry, led by former
Representative Charles Stenholm (D-TX).

In the debate leading up to the vote, bill sponsors Representative John
Sweeney (R-NY), Representative John Spratt (D-SC), Representative Ed
Whitfield (R-KY) and Representative Nick Rahall (D-WV) effectively
argued the legislation's necessity. Showing graphic images of the
horrific cruelty endured by horses being transported to slaughterhouses,
the legislators exposed the inhumane conditions inflicted on more than
92,000 of America's horses last year alone.

"What we are exposing today is a brutal, shadowy, and shameful
practice," Sweeney stated.

There are three horse slaughter plants in the United States; one is in
Illinois and the other two are in Texas. All are foreign owned and the
profits and the meat go overseas. Horsemeat, considered a delicacy, is
consumed in France, Belgium and Japan.


"Today we saw the very best of Congress by their overwhelming passage of
the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act," noted Chris Heyde, deputy
legislative director for the Society for Animal Protective Legislation.
"Once again they listened to the facts and responsible organizations and
individuals dedicated to the welfare of horses in the country by
rejecting the false claims presented by the few who profit from the
suffering of America's horses."

Supporters of the measure include actress Bo Derek who returned to
Washington, DC to lend her support, equine experience and compassion to
the cause. Singer Willie Nelson, who's family came to Washington, DC on
his behalf, said "congratulations to all the horse lovers out there who
have worked so hard to pass this bill. The horses appreciate it. Our
next big step is the Senate. Contact your Senators!"

The legislation will now move on to the Senate.


Contact: Chris Heyde, deputy legislative director
Society for Animal Protective Legislation 703-836-4300

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