United States of America
The United States of America passed the bill against dog and cat meat consumption in 2018 thanks to WDA’s 5-year efforts.
In March 2024 it passed the Appropriations Bill 2024, which included a clause about International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats championed by WDA. WDA is now pushing forward with US congressmen and Department of State to establish the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
Legislative Roadmap
12 December, 2014
WDA's Founding Ceremony
5 June, 2015
Launch of Campaign
Genlin started his campaign to ban dog and cat meat in Washington, DC.
27 November, 2015
Premiere of "Eating Happiness"
"Eating Happiness", a documentary directed, filmed and edited by Genlin, was premiered in New York, San Francisco and Washington DC.
16 October, 2016
Meeting with Marc Ching
Genlin met with animal activist Marc Ching to discuss legislation strategies.
3 July, 2017
Bill Introduced by Rep. Alcee Hastings
US Representative Alcee Hastings introduced a bill to ban dog and cat meat.
18 April, 2018
Rep. Jeff Denham Proposed an Amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill
US Representative Jeff Denham introduced an amendment to include a dog and cat meat ban in the 2018 Farm Bill.
6 May, 2018
Full-page Ads on Major Newspapers
WDA ran full-page advertisements on The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times.
15 June, 2018
President Donald Trump replies to WDA
WDA's White House Petition received over 100,000 signatures, prompting a response from President Donald Trump.
21 June, 2018
The House approved the Farm Bill
28 June, 2018
The Senate approved the Farm Bill
12 December, 2018
Both chambers passed the Farm Bill
20 December, 2018
President Donald Trump signed the Bill
7 February, 2020
WDA United US Representatives to Sign Joint Letter to President Donald Trump
30 bipartisan US Representatives (15 Republicans and 15 Democrats) co-signed a letter urging President Trump to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
29 October, 2021
US Lawmakers Call for International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
38 bipartisan Members of Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden, calling for the initiation of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats..
23 March, 2024
Appropriations Bill 2024 Includes “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats” Championed by WDA
With the help of Republican Congressman David Valadao, the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats,” which is championed by World Dog Alliance, has been included in the U.S. Appropriations Bill 2024. On Mar 22, 2024 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Appropriations Bill by a vote of 286-134. On March 23, the U.S. Senate passed the bill by a vote of 74-24. This would commence the process by which Department of State works to initiate the "International Agreement."
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