Federal Legislation

Animal Fighting Spectator Bill Deserves Support

 

The Oregon Humane Society is urging US Rep. Earl Blumenauer to cosponsor the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, HR 2492. The proposed federal law would make it a crime to be a spectator at an animal fight.

 

"Spectators encourage the criminal act of animal fighting by routinely attending fights, and aid the criminal activity by gambling which financially supports the 'sport.' In essence, a spectator is an accomplice," stated OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon in a recent letter to Rep. Blumenauer

 

"While some states, like Oregon, have already made these connections and outlawed attendance at animal fights, many states have yet to include that stipulation in their laws. The Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act would close that loophole and present a clear, no tolerance, message to anyone associated with animal fighting," said Harmon.

 

If you are a resident of Oregon's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Multnomah County and most of Clackamas County, please email Rep. Blumenauer or phone him at (503) 231-2300.

 

Read the full text of the OHS letter to Rep. Blumenauer here

Read the full text of HR 2492 here