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Animals and Wildlife Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date	State	Bill No.	Title	Outcome
May 10, 2023	Missouri	SB 138	Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students	Bill Passed - House (107 - 40)
May 10, 2023	Missouri	SB 138	Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students	Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
April 29, 2021	Missouri	HB 508	Increases Penalties for Knowingly Releasing Feral Hogs Into the Wild	Bill Passed - House (108 - 38)
Feb. 11, 2021	Missouri	HB 574	Limits Law Enforcement and Regulators Ability to Inspect Farm and Dog Breeding Operations	Bill Passed - House (109 - 43)
Sept. 10, 2014	Missouri	SB 506	Expands and Establishes Certain Agricultural Programs	Veto Override Failed - House (108 - 52)

Date	No.	Title	Outcome
5/10	SB 138	Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students	Bill Passed - House (107 - 40)
5/10	SB 138	Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students	Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
4/29	HB 508	Increases Penalties for Knowingly Releasing Feral Hogs Into the Wild	Bill Passed - House (108 - 38)
2/11	HB 574	Limits Law Enforcement and Regulators Ability to Inspect Farm and Dog Breeding Operations	Bill Passed - House (109 - 43)
9/10	SB 506	Expands and Establishes Certain Agricultural Programs	Veto Override Failed - House (108 - 52)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Politician
Dec. 7, 2022	Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Republican Members Push for Commonsense Northern Long-Eared Bat Regulations	Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer
Dec. 7, 2022	Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Republican Members Push for Commonsense Northern Long-Eared Bat Regulations	Rep. Jason Smith
May 9, 2022	Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Expanding Sportsmen's Access to Hunting and Fishing Opportunities	Sen. Josh Hawley
April 8, 2022	Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Disclosure of Report on Border Patrol Horse-Whipping Investigation	Sen. Josh Hawley
Aug. 2, 2021	Smith Bill Would Empower Communities to Fight Harmful Endangered Species Decisions	Rep. Jason Smith

Date	Title	Politician
Dec. 7, 2022	Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Republican Members Push for Commonsense Northern Long-Eared Bat Regulations	Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer
Dec. 7, 2022	Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Republican Members Push for Commonsense Northern Long-Eared Bat Regulations	Rep. Jason Smith
May 9, 2022	Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Expanding Sportsmen's Access to Hunting and Fishing Opportunities	Sen. Josh Hawley
April 8, 2022	Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Disclosure of Report on Border Patrol Horse-Whipping Investigation	Sen. Josh Hawley
Aug. 2, 2021	Smith Bill Would Empower Communities to Fight Harmful Endangered Species Decisions	Rep. Jason Smith

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Interest Group Ratings

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Ballot Measures

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 2, 2010	Missouri	Proposition B: Dog Breeding Regulations	Passed

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