djski754
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Thank you for your letter regarding S. 1915, the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. As you are well aware, S. 1915 would amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption. You will be happy to know that I am a co-sponsor of S. 1915. This bill recently passes the House of Representatives, and I am hopeful it will be debated on the Senate floor soon. Throughout my legislative career I have maintained a strong commitment to protecting the rights of animals. I am a co-sponsor of S. 304, the Sportsmanship in Hunting Act which amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly transferring, transporting, or possessing a confined exotic animal for purposes of allowing the killing or injuring of that animal for entertainment or the collection of a trophy. I was also proud to support the passage of P.L. 106-152, a law banning the interstate trade in "crush videos." Under this law, it is illegal to engage in the interstate commercial distribution of materials depicting animal cruelty, specifically the crushing of small animals by women wearing high-heeled shoes. In recognition of my efforts on behalf animal rights, the Humane Society of the United States has awarded my voting record on animal welfare legislation a score of 100%. Although I am proud of the accomplishments made on behalf of animal rights in the 108th Congress, I am aware that there are still many animal welfare issues remaining to be addressed. Rest assured that during the 109th Congress, I remain strongly committed to protecting animal rights. Again, thank you for contacting me. If my office can be of any assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me again. =this is the response i got from Senator Schumer
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