The Food Security and Farm Protection Act is a dangerous bill that was just reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Despite its new name, this bill is identical to the dangerous Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act from last Congress. We cannot roll back progress and allow animals to suffer — please urge your federal lawmakers to oppose this bill.
While its supporters in Congress and industrial agriculture interests claim this legislation will protect farmers and food security, its real goal is to erase existing animal welfare laws and perpetuate the inhumane practices on factory farms. Like the EATS Act, the Food Security and Farm Protection Act is a direct response to the success of animal welfare bills like California’s Proposition 12, which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Existing state and local bans on cruel farming practices — including gestation crates for pigs, battery cages for egg-laying hens and veal crates for calves — could be undone if this bill passes. Additionally, good laws related to food safety, farm worker protections and environmental standards may be at risk.
What You Can Do
Join us for a week of action starting Monday, April 28, to help stop the Food Security and Farm Protection Act/EATS Act from becoming law. Here are the actions you can take NEXT WEEK to urge lawmakers to oppose this bill. You can complete every action in one day or spread them out throughout the week. Your actions can protect farmers, animals, public health and the environment.
Action 1: Complete the form below to send an email to your members of Congress urging them to oppose the EATS Act by any name and any other attempts to undo animal protection laws.
TAKE ACTION1. Post your opposition: Copy the language below to draft your post or story. Use our Legislator Lookup Tool to find out who represents you in Congress, then tag them in your post.
Join me and the @ASPCA to OPPOSE the EATS Act! I’m urging my legislators [TAG LEGISLATORS] to prevent the passage of S. 1326 to support farmers, protect animals and safeguard our natural resources. Learn more: aspca.org/eatsact
2. Like and share the ASPCA’s posts to raise awareness about this awful bill and encourage your friends and followers to get involved.
3. Share this webpage on your social media accounts to encourage others to join the Week of Action and oppose this dangerous bill.
Don’t be intimidated — this easy, one-minute call will make a big impression. Use our Legislator Lookup tool to find out who represents you in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dial the number provided and ask to speak to your representative. Once connected, simply say:
“Hi, I’m a constituent from [town/city]. I'm concerned about animal welfare and calling to ask my U.S. Representative to OPPOSE the dangerous EATS Act, recently reintroduced as S. 1326, and any similar legislation or attempts to undo animal protection laws. Thank you."
Don’t be intimidated — these easy calls will make a big impression. Use our Legislator Lookup tool to find out who represents you in the U.S. Senate. Dial the number provided and ask to speak to your senator. Once connected, simply say:
“Hi, I’m a constituent from [town/city]. I'm concerned about animal welfare and calling to ask my U.S. Senator to OPPOSE S. 1326, which is identical to the dangerous EATS Act, and any similar legislation or attempts to undo animal protection laws. Thank you."
Repeat this process to place another call, this time to your other U.S. Senator.
Thank you for taking action for animals!
