My name is Coleen O’Connor, a proud resident of Rockaway, NJ. I am raising a petition to generate awareness around and support for a groundbreaking piece of legislation. Introduced in the House of Representatives on May 18, 2023, by U.S Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act of 2023 (H.R.3475) is a nonpartisan bill that promises to bring about immense change.

This profound legislation has two major goals: to stop the inhumane slaughter of horses for human consumption in the United States and to ban the export of live horses to other countries for the same cruel purpose. This is crucial because our beloved equines not only symbolize America's rich history and vast natural beauty, but they're also sentient beings that deserve our respect and protection.

But to realize this legislation's full potential, we need your support. Every voice counts and each signature is a message to Congress that the time to act is now. Together, we can save countless horses from immense suffering and a brutal end. Endorse this humanitarian act by signing this petition today and spread the word about the #SAFEAct, urging those in your circles to do the same. Be the change these horses need. Sign this petition today.