Protect Aquatic Animals and the Environment

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Oregon House bill 2655, the Oregon Aquaculture Act, was introduced by Representative Gamba in 2023. This bill would have regulated certain environmental and animal welfare aspects of large-scale aquatic animal farming operations (aka “industrial aquaculture”) in Oregon. It would have required that the stocking density for aquatic animals not exceed levels optimal for their welfare, that the handling of aquatic animals be carried out as quickly and gently as possible, and more. HB 2655 would have prohibited net pens in all marine waters.

If you are interested in helping support future legislation in Oregon to ensure that our animals, waters, and ecosystems are protected, please fill out this form.

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I am a Portland resident, and I write today to ask that you introduce legislation to ban the sale of foie gras in Portland.

Foie gras is produced by shoving a pipe down the throats of ducks and geese and forcing in enormous quantities of food so the birds’ livers expand up to 10 times their normal size. This process causes extreme pain and suffering to the animals and generates vast amounts of waste. It is completely unsustainable and goes against every value Portland holds dear.

Very few restaurants in Portland sell foie gras, and many citizens have never even heard of it. Please introduce legislation to prevent this unnecessary and intolerable cruelty.

Thank you for your concern and consideration. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

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Protect Aquatic Animals and the Environment

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