Washington, D.C.– The Animal Welfare Institute has given Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, who chairs the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, a perfect rating on its newly released Compassion Index scorecard for the 111th Congress. The score reflects Grijalva’s support or co-sponsorship of eight bills, including the Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) Act that he introduced with Rep. Nick Rahall.
“I’m proud of my record on conservation, endangered species and other animal protection issues, and I wholeheartedly accept the Institute’s support,” Grijalva said. “Animal welfare touches on many aspects of national policy, and it’s always important to consider our votes’ impact on wildlife and environmental quality. The Institute has given us all an important reminder of why it’s important to champion wild horse preservation, endangered species protection and other causes that often don’t receive the attention they deserve.”
The group has created a searchable database for every Member of Congress. Grijalva’s results are viewable in detail below and at this link.
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Compassion Index 111th Congress (2009 – 2010) |
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Cosponsorship Status |
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Bill Name |
AWI Position |
Cosponsor? |
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H.R. 3907– Pet Safety and Protection Act (H.R. 3907) |
Y |
Y |
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H.R. 3710– Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 3710) |
Y |
Y |
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H.R. 2455– Whale Conservation Act of 2009 (H.R. 2455) |
Y |
Y |
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H.R. 1549– Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549) |
Y |
Y |
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H.R. 503– Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503) |
Y |
Y |
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H.R. 305– Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009 (H.R. 305) |
Y |
Y |
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