Advocating for Stronger Laws

While federal and state laws do not sufficiently protect farm animals from cruelty, we are working at all levels of government to change that. We’re helping to pass bans on some of the worst factory farming practices, fighting for greater transparency in agriculture, and working to strengthen existing laws so they keep farm animals safe from suffering. But the voices that speak the loudest to lawmakers belong to their own constituents—you.

Policy Priorities

Building a More Humane Food System

Read our policy platform for the Farm Bill, which outlines the ways this major legislation could improve the lives of farm animals.

Take Action for Farm Animals

Use our online form to help ensure the Farm Bill includes protections for animals.

Welfare-Certified Food in Schools and Institutions

How we’re helping schools, municipalities and other institutions source higher-welfare, more sustainable food.

Policy That Works for Farm Animals and Farmers

See how we are working with farmers and ranchers to shift government funding and policies to enable more humane farming practices.

What Is Ag-Gag Legislation?

Ag-gag bills are an assault on our rights and threaten to cover up animal abuse and other unethical activities on factory farms.

“Right to Farm” Legislation

Rather than reform destructive practices, corporate agribusiness is pushing "Right to Farm" laws that limit states' power to regulate conditions on farms.

Farm Animal Confinement Bans

Several states have banned one or more forms of extreme confinement, and we are making progress in additional states every year.

Stopping Extreme-Speed Slaughter

Some states have taken steps to protect farm animals by banning one or more forms of extreme confinement.

Factory Farm/CAFO Moratoriums

CAFO moratorium legislation entails placing a pause on the construction or expansion of large-scale, industrial animal farms.

Spotlight on Organic

Learn about our work to improve the animal welfare requirements of the USDA Organic program so they meet consumers’ expectations and farm animals’ needs.