Emo's
Not Good EATS
RECEIVED Mon., April 28, 2025
Dear Editor,
The EATS Act, which would strip the state of Texas, as well as cities such as Houston, Plano, El Paso, and Moody, of their authority to enforce any animal welfare regulations, has been reintroduced in Congress. If passed, the EATS Act would set a harmful precedent by severely restricting states’ rights, inhibiting their ability to enact laws. More directly, it hurts animals by perpetuating subversive factory farming systems. The dangerous impacts of this bill extend even beyond the animals raised for food, by undermining laws that aid in wildlife protection, puppy mill dog protection, and even baby food safety.
One particularly concerning effect of the EATS Act is the impact that it would have on animals. If passed, the EATS Act could repeal over a hundred state and local laws that protect farm animals from extreme cruelty and abuse. The vast majority of voters believe that preventing animal cruelty is of concern – state and local governments should have the ability to respond to their desires.
The EATS Act would simply be a power grab, shattering states to protect their farms, people, and animals, solely to the benefit of Big Ag. Laws are important to try and prevent cruelty to animals. I urge my lawmakers, Sen. [Ted] Cruz and Rep. [Lloyd] Doggett, to reject the EATS Act, also known as the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326).
The EATS Act, which would strip the state of Texas, as well as cities such as Houston, Plano, El Paso, and Moody, of their authority to enforce any animal welfare regulations, has been reintroduced in Congress. If passed, the EATS Act would set a harmful precedent by severely restricting states’ rights, inhibiting their ability to enact laws. More directly, it hurts animals by perpetuating subversive factory farming systems. The dangerous impacts of this bill extend even beyond the animals raised for food, by undermining laws that aid in wildlife protection, puppy mill dog protection, and even baby food safety.
One particularly concerning effect of the EATS Act is the impact that it would have on animals. If passed, the EATS Act could repeal over a hundred state and local laws that protect farm animals from extreme cruelty and abuse. The vast majority of voters believe that preventing animal cruelty is of concern – state and local governments should have the ability to respond to their desires.
The EATS Act would simply be a power grab, shattering states to protect their farms, people, and animals, solely to the benefit of Big Ag. Laws are important to try and prevent cruelty to animals. I urge my lawmakers, Sen. [Ted] Cruz and Rep. [Lloyd] Doggett, to reject the EATS Act, also known as the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326).
Katy Fendrich-Turner