The following statement on the House Committee on Agriculture’s hearing regarding California’s Proposition 12 may be attributed to Leah Garcés, CEO and President of Mercy For Animals:
In response to the House Committee on Agriculture’s hearing on California’s Proposition 12 today, Mercy For Animals emphasizes that Prop 12 represents the clear will of the people, with voters choosing to protect farmed animals from extreme confinement. This landmark law was further affirmed by the Supreme Court, which upheld its constitutionality. It is crucial that Congress respect the rights of states to set their own standards on issues that matter deeply to their citizens. Mercy For Animals encourages everyone to understand that Prop 12 is a vital step forward in creating a more humane future for farmed animals, and we urge lawmakers to ensure that this critical protection remains firmly in place.
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