Legislation
58 members of Congress tell Bureau of Land Management to cancel ‘inhumane’ wild horse sterilization surgeries
By Nikki Bowers, 8 News Now Las Vegas
November 19, 2020
Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse
By Suzanne Roy, Special to Juneau Empire
September 3, 2020
The great Alaskan wilderness is home to iconic wildlife, and it would be very hard to imagine Alaska without its majestic bears, caribou, moose and other wild creatures.
In the Western Lower 48, the wild mustang is the iconic image of rugged American freedom, the loss of which would be just as devastating. These unique resources should be carefully stewarded for future generations to enjoy, and Alaskans can play an important role in making sure this happens.
Titus amendment directs $11 million to wild horse birth control program
By Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current
July 28, 2020
The House of Representatives has approved $102.6 million for the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program, a portion of which will be spent on implementing a humane fertility control vaccine used to manage wild horse populations.
The Senate has yet to take up companion legislation.
AWHC Political Updates
By Amelia Perrin, published on July 12, 2024.
Recently, AWHC’s government relations teams have been hard at work both at the state level and at the federal level!
U.S. House Committee Advances Largely Wild Horse Friendly Language To House Floor
Language cuts BLM funding, prohibits slaughter, allocates up to $11 million for and prioritizes humane fertility control vaccines, but allows for permanent sterilization."
On World Donkey Day, AWHC Calls for Support for Burros and Congressman Don Beyer’s Ejiao Act-H.R. 6021
On World Donkey Day, AWHC Calls for Support for Burros and Congressman Don Beyer’s Ejiao Act-H.R. 6021.
77 Representatives Call for Humane Wild Horse Management in FY 2025 House Appropriations Legislation
Leading wild horse conservation organization praises efforts
Wild horses facing removal in a North Dakota national park just got another strong ally: Congress
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Advocates for some 200 wild horses roaming North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park are hoping a signal of support from Congress will prevent the removal of the beloved animals from the rugged landscape.
Honoring Wild Horse Champion Rep. Dina Titus
(Jan 2024): It is with great honor that AWHC presented the 2023 Freedom Award to Congresswoman Dina Titus in person this month. It was a privilege to have our Awareness Ambassador Chloe Gosselin, Nevada State Director Tracy Wilson, and the Nevada lobbyist Helen Foley join Executive Director, Suzanne Roy for the occasion. Representative Titus is an unwavering advocate for the protection of wild horses and burros, dedicated to putting an end to inhumane and unsustainable helicopter roundups on public lands. She truly deserves our gratitude and support!
