Jeanne Shaheen in 2020 Vice Presidential prospects


On Environment: Bipartisan support for making animal cruelty a federal crime

Members of Congress are cheering President Trump's signing of the Prevent Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, which specifies that animal cruelty will be a federal crime.

"Callous cruelty towards animals is abhorrent, and it's time for the punishment to reflect the seriousness of the crime," U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., said of the action. "I'm glad to see this bipartisan legislation signed into law so that those who needlessly harm animals are held accountable."

"This new law is vital not only to help prevent the horrific crime of animal torture, but also because such cruelty against animals can often be a precursor to violent crimes against humans," U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., added. "I'm grateful to my colleagues from both parties, and the president, for coming together to support this landmark measure."

Source: Nashua Telegraph on 2020 Veepstakes Nov 28, 2019

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