end the slaughter of horses IN THE U.S.
UPDATE: The SAFE Act was reintroduced in the Senate on February 27th, 2025.
The SAFE Act for horses could end the export and slaughter of horses from the U.S. But Congress needs to know you support this legislation.
Already signed the petition? Take this next step to support horses.
Just ahead of National Horse Protection Day on March 1, this bill was reintroduced to Congress with backing from a bipartisan coalition, but it needs you to keep the momentum going.
Please use the form provided to send a message to your members of Congress, urging them to support the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act.
If your legislator is already a supporter, we will generate a “Thank You” message on your behalf.
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☎️ Dial (202) 225–3121 to reach the U.S. Congress and ask to be connected to your Senator and Representative’s offices. Politely express your support for the SAFE Act or leave a message urging them to co-sponsor the bill.
You can use the following script, or personalize it however you prefer:
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your City, State]. I’m calling to urge you to cosponsor the SAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) and support its inclusion in the Farm Bill. It’s time to end the cruel, unsafe slaughter of horses for human consumption. Over 80% Americans are impatiently waiting for this historic change.Thank you!”
Animal Equality’s Work to Stop Horse Slaughter
Every year, thousands of U.S. horses are transported to Canada and Mexico and then slaughtered for human consumption. Although the United States has effectively banned horse slaughter within its borders, approximately 20,000 horses are exported every year.
Many consider these sensitive and intelligent animals their companions, but they are treated as commodities in this global trade. They suffer not only in slaughterhouses but also during long-distance transport between countries.
Meet Dane Charbeneau, Animal Equality’s Campaigns Manager, and Gail Bumsted, a passionate animal protector. In December 2022, Gail joined us at the US Capitol, standing with other activists to protest against horse slaughter. Together, we’re fighting to end this cruel practice once and for all.
Animal Equality and fellow animal protection organizations support the SAFE Act and urge its inclusion in the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is a piece of legislation that comes around once every five years. It allows Congress to improve our food system and the lives of animals. If passed, the SAFE Act would ban the exportation of horses from the U.S. to other countries for slaughter.
PROTECT ANIMALS AT EVERY MEAL
Like horses, cows, pigs, and chickens are intelligent and emotional beings. No animal deserves a life of suffering for their meat to be sold at grocery stores. Luckily, you can make a simple change that helps animals every day.
