[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 11750] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]INTRODUCTION OF THE FARM ANIMALS ANTI-CRUELTY ACT ______ HON. JAMES P. MORAN of virginia in the house of representatives Thursday, June 5, 2008 Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, Mr. Shays and I are pleased to introduce today the Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act. This bill would make it a Federal offense to, without justification, kill, mutilate, disfigure, torture or intentionally inflict pain or suffering upon an animal raised for food, or to fail to provide food, water and shelter. By making these acts a Federal offense, this bill provides a powerful disincentive and punishment for unjustified or intentional cruelty. The ability to bring a Federal prosecution is a strong deterrent. Finally, this bill articulates a powerful message in expressing the national importance we place on the treatment of farm animals. The Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act is a commonsense approach to combating animal cruelty on farms. It complements State anti-cruelty statutes and provides a national anti-cruelty standard in those States that do not currently provide standards. This bill is just one step, but an important step, in addressing how our society treats farm animals raised for food, and it reflects our core values of compassion, decency and mercy. ____________________