Animal Rights Legislation

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Rep. Nancy Mace reintroduced Violet's Law, a bill requiring federal labs to allow animals to be retired and adopted out when testing ends. The bill was supported by a bipartisan group but did not move forward in 2023. White Coat Waste Project (WCW) is advocating for the retirement of animals in government labs instead of euthanizing them.

Key Points

  • Violet's Law seeks to ensure that animals in federal labs can be rehomed after testing.
  • White Coat Waste Project advocates for the retirement of animals in government labs.
  • There is bipartisan support for the retirement, not death, of animals used in experiments.

Pros

  • Violet's Law aims to provide a second chance at life for animals used in taxpayer-funded research.
  • Support from both Democrats and Republicans for the retirement, not death, of animals used in government labs.

Cons

  • Historically, government labs have euthanized animals instead of allowing them to be adopted or retired.