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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-06-05

Buchanan Initiative to Strengthen Enforcement of Animal Welfare Laws Passes House

Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan
RFL-16 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) was published on 2026-06-05 and titled "Buchanan Initiative to Strengthen Enforcement of Animal Welfare Laws Passes House".

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Buchanan Initiative to Strengthen Enforcement of Animal Welfare Laws Passes House

Amendment Provides $2 Million to Investigate and Enforce Animal Welfare Statutes WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, released the following statement after his initiative with Congressman Troy Carter (D-La.) providing $2 million to enforce animal welfare statutes passed the House as an amendment to the annual agriculture appropriations [ ]
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