USA: HF 589 / SF 431 has passed in the House and is now in the Senat

When puppy mill operators know they can’t win, they try to change the rules. That’s precisely what they did in Iowa. A new bill, introduced by Rep. Annette Sweeney, provides unscrupulous breeders protections against undercover investigations.

Iowa House File 589 amends Iowa Code 717A, which relates to agricultural production including criminal penalties for animal facilities. The most troubling part of the bill pertains to the prohibition of producing, possessing, and/or distributing undercover video and/or audio recordings of activities within an animal facility.

The bill has some big name supporters like Monsanto, DuPont/Pioneer and several Iowa agricultural associations...

Source: All Iowans must contact their state senator to oppose HF 589 / SF 431!!!
Author: CAPS

Link: Iowa's Undercover Livestock Filming Bill Approved
Link: Up Date: HF 589 passed in Iowa (Ag-Gag)