Iowa’s congressional delegation was doggedly pursuing legislation this week ranging from anti-animal cruelty proposals and restrictions on veterinary drugs to bills promoting fossil fuel production and ethanol.

Nunn joins support of dog protection bills

Rep. Zach Nunn joined with a bipartisan group of House members to support Goldie’s Act and the Puppy Protection Act, bills that aim to protect dogs from puppy mills and cruel living conditions.

Iowa dog breeders had the worst record in the nation for violations in 2022.

Goldie’s Act was named for a golden retriever that died after being neglected and abused in a USDA-licensed puppy mill in Wayne County. The business, operated by Daniel Gingerich amassed over 100 violations of the Animal Welfare Act. The bill would require more frequent USDA investigations, empower inspectors to remove suffering animals and require thorough reporting of violations.

“Dogs are family members, and they deserve the best defense from people who would do them harm,” Nunn said. “These bipartisan bills are important to ensure better protection for dogs and to hold individuals accountable for cruel behavior.”

The bill was originally introduced by Nunn’s predecessor in Iowa’s 3rd District, former Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne,

The Puppy Protection Act would create standard operating procedures for commercial breeders. It would eliminate dangerous and unhealthy stacked cages and wire floors, require regular veterinary checkups and a healthy diet,...

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