1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

Dear Senator, I am writing to ask that you oppose any farm bill that includes the SOB Act. The Act would stop any state or locality from regulating the sale of meat based on how it’s produced in another state. This would likely invalidate state and local bans on foie gras, crated veal, and more. It would also halt future legislative progress. Congress hasn't passed a farm animal welfare law in decades. State laws are where reforms actually happen. The SOB Act would gut them by mandating they contain a giant loophole for out-of-state imports. Crating pregnant pigs is cruel, and the meat industry needs more, not less regulation.