Advocacy Center

The ASPCA works with local, state and federal legislators to help enact meaningful protections for animals. We also offer advocacy training and support for citizens who wish to engage in grassroots lobbying. Stay informed and get involved—politics is not a spectator sport!

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NY: Crack Down on Puppy Mills!

Urge Albany to give your NY town the power to regulate commercial breeders and pet stores. Act Now »
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USA: Support a Federal Ban on Horse Slaughter

The SAFE Act will prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the U.S. and ban their export for that purpose. Act Now »
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Ohio: Strengthen Penalties for Animal Cruelty!

Give prosecutors the power to bring felony charges against the worst abusers. Act Now »

Animals Need Advocates

We’re making a roar that lawmakers can’t ignore.

With more than 2 million members, the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade is a powerful force for change. Register for our free email alerts and use your voice to support animal-friendly legislation.

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Action Needed Now

USA: Support Farm Bill Amendments for Animals!
USA: Protect Horses from Soring
USA: Tell Congress to Ban Horse Slaughter Once and for All!
USA: Crack Down on Spectators at Animal Fights
USA: Tell the USDA to Protect Puppies!
USA: Urge U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to Deny Horse Slaughter Plant Applications
AL: Keep Non-Profit Spay/Neuter Clinics Open!
CO: Support Canine Behavior Training for Law Enforcement
CT: Time Running Out to Pass Puppy Mill and Anti-Chaining Bills!
CT: One Day Left to Ban Cruel Confinement of Pigs
FL: Set the Stage to Help Greyhounds Next Year
IA: Free the Greyhounds! It's Time to End Dog Racing
IA: Keep Horse Slaughter Out of Your State!
IL: Make Our State Safer for Animals and Communities!
IL: Urge Governor Quinn to Sign Animal-Friendly Bills into Law!
IN Session Wrap-Up: Wins, Losses, and Prepping for 2014
LA: Ban Dogs Riding in Beds of Pickup Trucks
MA: Oppose Creation of Livestock Board!
MA: Protect Our Animals and Our Communities!
MD: 2013 Was Good, and 2014 Can Be Better!
MD: Act NOW to Oppose Horse Slaughter!
ME: Stop Cruel Bear Trapping!
ME: Protect Animals and Your Voting Rights
ME: Urge Your State Rep to Pass Horse Slaughter Ban!
MI: Ban Primates as Pets
MI: Please Join the Fight to Save Our Swans!
MI: Stop the Assault on Wildlife
MN: Help Pass Your State's First Puppy and Kitten Mill Law!
NC: Help Pass Much-Needed Puppy Mill Law!
NC: Urge Legislature to Oppose Whistleblower-Suppression Bill!
ND: Fight for the Felony Cruelty Bill We Were Promised!
NJ Animal Advocates—Join Our Team!
NJ: Urge Your Assemblymember to Ban Cruel Confinement of Pigs
NV: Put a Stop to Live Animal Sales at Swap Meets
NY: Crack Down on Puppy Mills!
NY: Help Dog Control Officers Do Their Jobs Right!
NY: Eliminate Breed-Discriminatory Insurance Practices!
NYC: Urge City Council to Put Carriage Horse Industry Out to Pasture
OH: Strengthen Penalties for Animal Cruelty!
OK: Keep Horse Slaughter OUT of Your State!
PA: Support Bills to Fund Dog Protection!
TN: Thank Governor for Vetoing Ag-Gag Bill!
TX: Ban Use of Gas Chambers in Shelters!
VA: Stop Cruel Fox Penning Competitions!
VT: Crack Down on Irresponsible Pet Breeding!
WV: 2013 Was Good, and 2014 Can Be Better!



Resources for Animal Advocates

Your Stories

Legislative Process FAQ

Haven't taken Civics in a while? No problem—here's a quick brush-up on common U.S. legislative processes.
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Your State's Animal Laws

We've made it easy to look up your state's animal-related laws and their penalties.
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Find Your Legislators

Find Your Legislators

Quickly look up who represents you, both on the state-government level and in Congress.
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Current Events

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Maryland Passes Spay/Neuter Bill

MD's innovative new program will generate $1 million annually to fund spay/neuter. See How »



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TN Governor Vetoes Ag-Gag Bill

Tennesseans, please thank Gov. Haslam for vetoing this dangerous legislation. Take Action »



Texas

Texas Bans Use of Gas Chambers in Shelters

Gas chamber ban protects animals and shelter workers from this cruel, outdated technology. Learn More »




Get Active for Animals

Lobbying 101

Lobbying 101

Check out our multi-part primer on lobbying for animals at any level of government.
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Your Stories

I Lobby for Animals: Your Stories

Get inspired by other "political animals" who have made real differences for the animals in their communities.
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Ask the Lobbyists

Ask the Lobbyists

Our legal eagles tackle your questions about the legislative process.
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