A House Farm Bill amendment introduced by Congressman Steve King threatens to prevent states from developing independant animal cruelty, food safety and labor standards for agriculture products produced in other states.
The amendment is in response to a California Bill, effective in 2015, that would require eggs sold in the state to be kept in cages large enough to stand and spread their wings. If passed, the amendment would threaten this bill as well as the California foie gras ban that took place earlier in July.
King's amendment would prevent states from enforcing food standards that would protect animals, the environment, workers and public health. Voters should have the right to pass laws regarding food sales in their own states. Please urge the United States Senate to reject King's Farm Bill amendment.
