ELECTION CENTER
The election is over.
New Administration. New Members of Congress.
After a long campaign season, it’s over!
The Presidency, Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives are held by Republicans. Typically, this sweep would predict a period of smooth sailing for the victorious party, but the majorities in both chambers of Congress are razor-thin — technical majorities. The 119th Congress may be a platform for bipartisan accomplishments, or we could witness a continuation of more gridlock.
Committee assignments are being sorted. At this writing, we know two seats flipped on the House Agriculture Committee, and the make-up of the Senate Agriculture Committee will change when leadership shifts in January.
With change comes opportunities. The American Horse Council is preparing for the 119th Session of Congress. We need our members and colleagues within the equine industry to be ready as well to offer their support on our priority issues of equine health and welfare, taxes, labor, and other related issues.
This new Congress and Administration will have a full agenda. Many important, but unresolved issues include the Farm Bill, legislation to strengthen the Horse Protection Act, additional funding for equine health research, and the growing veterinarian shortage.
This is a crucial time to connect on these matters and other legislative initiatives. Engaging early and often allows us to renew relationships with our advocates in Congress who have been reelected. We also need to establish connections with newly elected Members who may not be familiar with the equine community.
A first step is to ensure our advocates can easily contact their legislators and other government officials. We offer the following link to facilitate communication.
Please contact us at info@horsecouncil.org if you need assistance in getting in touch with your legislators.
To stay informed about the latest developments on Capitol Hill, please check our newsletter for updates.
Be Informed!
Read up on political issues (both local and national) and figure out where you stand.
Get Out & Talk to People
Even if you cannot vote, you can still voice opinions on social media, in your school or local newspaper, or in other public forums. You never know who might be listening.
Volunteer
If you support a particular candidate, you can work on their campaign by participating in phone banks, doing door-to-door outreach, writing postcards, or volunteering at campaign headquarters.
Your Vote Matters!
5 Reasons Why You Should Vote
Elections have consequences for the equine industry
Not voting is giving up your voice.
It’s your money
Voting is an opportunity for positive change in the equine industry
The industry depends on you!
The American Horse Council Urges the Entire Equine Industry to Vote Early!
The American Horse Council encourages everyone to vote. Find out about direct early voting, in-person absentee voting and traditional absentee voting before Election Day. Make your vote count and vote early. You already know you’re busy, and you’re just as likely to be busy Election Day. But don’t miss the opportunity to make your voice heard just because you have to keep your business running on Election Day.
In most states, small business owners and employees can take advantage of early voting or absentee voting to ensure they make their voices heard each election. The commitment of running a business should not stop you or your staff from exercising your right to vote. Contact your state’s Department of Elections or Secretary of State Secretary of State for more information on your options for early and absentee voting.
Election Center Resources
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