Advocates Push Back Against ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ in Farm Bill Debate

Animal welfare advocates are urging U.S. lawmakers to reject the ‘Save Our Bacon Act,’ a measure that could weaken key animal welfare laws like California’s Proposition 12.

Key Concerns: Threat to Existing Laws

The proposed legislation, championed by the pork industry, aims to dismantle existing state-level animal welfare protections, including those addressing extreme confinement practices. Supporters of Proposition 12 and similar laws warn that its passage would jeopardize hundreds of state laws related to animal welfare, disease control, and food labeling.

Actionable Steps for U.S. Residents

Advocates are calling on citizens to contact their federal lawmakers and voice opposition to the ‘Save Our Bacon Act.’ They are also urging consumers to pressure Kroger to uphold its commitment to selling only cage-free eggs by 2025, highlighting the cramped and unnatural conditions in conventional egg farms.

Kroger’s Commitment Under Scrutiny

Kroger, a major grocery chain, has faced criticism for failing to meet its public pledge to transition to 100% cage-free eggs. Concerns remain about the conditions in which hens are kept on factory farms, where as many as 10 birds are crammed into a small cage.

Petition to Kroger

A petition is circulating, urging Kroger CEO Greg Foran to honor the company’s animal welfare promises and cease profiting from animal cruelty. Individuals can add their names to the petition to demonstrate public support for humane animal treatment.