Colorado needs strong food protection
Arriving in Colorado, I quickly noticed its proud history of standing up for animals, public health, and the environment. We value doing the right thing here — whether it’s supporting humane farming practices, protecting natural resources, or promoting public health. That’s why I’m deeply concerned about the EATS Act, recently reintroduced as the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326). Despite its new name, this bill is identical to the dangerous EATS Act from last Congress.
This bill would wipe out so many important state laws that protect animals, the environment, and even public health. It would also threaten laws aimed at reducing pollution from large-scale animal operations and safeguarding the wellbeing of our communities.
In Colorado, we have shown that it’s possible to support farmers, protect animals, and care for our environment all at once. Please join me in contacting our federal Representatives, such as Rep. Gabe Evans and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and ask them to stand with Colorado values and oppose the EATS Act and any attempt to weaken state protections for animals, farmers, and our communities. We must move forward — not backward — when it comes to compassion, health, and environmental responsibility.
Chau McAusland, Erie