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Federal: Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009

Bill Details

Name: Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009
Number: H.R. 2480 and S. 1076
Call for Action: Contact your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and ask them to support the speedy passage of this bill.

Summary of bill

The Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009 would close a loophole in current law that allows dog and cat fur valued under $250 to be used in clothes without any labeling. This bill seeks to close that loophole by requiring the labeling of all fur regardless of the quantity used.

In addition, this bill would clearly include raccoon dogs in the prohibition against the use of dog fur. The status of raccoon dogs has been contested by fur dealers who claim that raccoon dogs are a different species of animal and that the sale of their fur should be permitted. This bill would also give individual states the authority to enact more restrictive laws if they choose.

These bills have both sat in committee since their introduction in May. It is time to demand action. Get this winter season off to a good start by supporting a ban on the importation and sale of all fur products harvested from cats and dogs.

To find your legislators go to official government websites: www.senate.gov www.house.gov

For more details, see NAVS.org & subscribe for their action alerts!

The National Anti-Vivisection Society is a national, not-for-profit educational organization incorporated in the State of Illinois. NAVS promotes greater compassion, respect and justice for animals through educational programs based on respected ethical and scientific theory and supported by extensive documentation of the cruelty and waste of vivisection. NAVS' educational programs are directed at increasing public awareness about vivisection, identifying humane solutions to human problems, developing alternatives to the use of animals, and working with like-minded individuals and groups to effect changes which help to end the suffering of animals.