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The Animal Legal Defense Fund works at the federal, state and local levels to advance important legislation. We advocate for laws that promote or protect the lives and interests of animals, and we oppose legislation that would be detrimental to animals’ well-being.
National Actions

Petition: Urge FDA to Protect Farmed Animals and Consumers by Banning Ractopamine

Say NO to FDA’s Misguided Labeling Rules for Plant-Based Food Alternatives

Urgent Action: Congress Revives Push to Override State Animal Welfare Laws with Rebranded EATS Act

Urge Your Rep to Co-sponsor the Mink VIRUS Act!
State Actions
Check for state-level actions you can take:

Oregon: Urge Governor Kotek and State Officials to Close OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center!

California: Pass a Wild Animal Public Contact Ban

Massachusetts: Take Action for Companion Animals in Pet Custody Cases Today!

Oregon: Protect Cougars in Oregon from Cruel Hunting Using Dogs!

Arizona: Take Action for Hens in the Egg Industry Today!

Nevada: Take Action for Hens in the Egg Industry Today!

Massachusetts: Urge Your Legislators to Co-Sponsor Animal Protection Bills in the 2025–26 Legislative Session

New York: Help Protect Animals from Inhumane Traveling Acts
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