Nancy Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Strip Federal Funding From Soft-On-Crime Jurisdictions Eliminating Cash Bail

Position: Rep. Mace advocates for legislation that would strip federal funding from jurisdictions that have substantially eliminated cash bail for serious offenses, arguing that cashless bail policies endanger public safety and allow dangerous criminals to be released without accountability.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act, legislation cutting off federal funding to any jurisdiction substantially eliminating cash bail as a condition of pretrial release for serious offenses. This bill puts every soft-on-crime city and state in America on notice: coddle criminals and lose federal taxpayer dollars. "Cashless bail policies are a direct threat to public safety," said Congresswoman Mace. "When you let violent criminals walk out of jail with no financial incentives to comply with the conditions of their release, communities pay the price. Taxpayers should not be funding jurisdictions refusing to keep dangerous people off the streets. This bill is simple: eliminate cash bail, lose federal funding." Across far-Left states, cashless bail policies are letting criminals walk free and costing lives: In Illinois, under Governor JB Pritzker's cashless bail law, an illegal immigrant accused of concealing and abusing the body of Megan Bos, a mother of two, walked free in less than 24 hours with no bail required. Unmonitored. Back to his home, the crime scene. In California, under Governor Gavin Newsom's cashless bail policies, a judge released a murder suspect and certified gang member charged with a gang-related shooting without a single cent in bail. Criminals walk free while California communities pay the price. In New York, under Governor Kathy Hochul, a Guatemalan national charged with selling THC-laced gummies which hospitalized a dozen middle schoolers was released with no bail required. He was also charged with selling cocaine and marijuana to an undercover officer. Four felonies. Two misdemeanors. Zero accountability. This is what happens when left-wing policies prioritize criminals over the safety of law-abiding Americans. Under the No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act, the Attorney General is required to determine which jurisdictions have substantially eliminated cash bail within 30 days of enactment and at least quarterly thereafter. All determinations and explanations must be made publicly available. Jurisdictions found to behave substantially eliminated cash bail for covered offenses will lose federal funding for a minimum of 180 days. Funding may only be reinstated on the later of 180 days after the Attorney General's initial determination or the date the jurisdiction restores cash bail for covered offenses. Covered offenses under the bill include crimes of violence, sex offenses, indecent acts, crimes involving moral turpitude, burglary, vandalism, looting, and any additional offense the Attorney General determines appropriate. "Soft-on-crime policies have consequences and the American people are living them every day,” Mace added. "Criminals are being handed a free pass while law-abiding citizens suffer. If a jurisdiction wants federal dollars, it needs to hold criminals accountable. No exceptions." Rep. Mace's bill codifies President Trump's executive order, Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans, cutting federal funding to cashless bail jurisdictions and advancing his mission to make America's streets safe again. ### Issues:CongressDefense & SecurityOversight & Accountability

Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Files From Taxpayer-Funded Sexual Harassment Slush Fund

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2026) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she has received files in response to her subpoena motion of Congress's taxpayer-funded sexual harassment slush fund from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR). The files reveal taxpayers have paid more than $300,000 in settlements paid on behalf of six former Members of the House of Representatives or their offices. The subpoena motion, which passed the House Oversight Committee, demanded OCWR release all awards and settlements paid pursuant to Section 415 of the Congressional Accountability Act prior to December 12, 2018 for misconduct by Members of Congress. The only redactions permitted were those necessary to protect the personally identifiable information of victims and witnesses. "Congress has spent decades hiding this from the American people, and enough is enough. Taxpayers didn't sign up to foot the bill for cover-ups. They deserve to know their hard-earned dollars were used to cover up sexual harassment by their own elected officials,” said Congresswoman Mace. “We've been leading this charge from day one. The American people deserve to know who abused their position of power, how much it cost them, and why Congress worked so hard to make sure they never found out." The files confirm taxpayers footed the bill for settlements on behalf of the following Members: Rodney Alexander (2007): $15,000 Carolyn McCarthy (2009): $8,000 (2 cases, 1 settlement) Eric Massa (2010): $115,000 (3 cases: $85,000 + $20,000 + $10,000) John Conyers (2010, 2014): $77,111.75 (settlement + severance) Blake Farenthold (2014): $84,000 Patrick Meehan (2017): $39,250 (2 cases, 1 settlement, severance pay) According to a letter sent to House Oversight Chair James Comer from OCWR's General Counsel, between January 1, 1996 and December 12, 2018, there were 349 total awards or settlements against legislative branch offices. Of those, 80 were settled by a Member office of the House or Senate, 30 involved Members who were directly accused of misconduct or knowing of misconduct in their office, and 7 required payments from the Section 415 fund specifically for sexual harassment. OCWR also confirmed case files prior to 2004, including 20 case files involving Members who were directly accused of misconduct or knowing of misconduct in their office were physically destroyed under a record retention policy established in 2013, requiring destruction ten years after a case closes, leaving taxpayers and victims to possibly never know the full scope of what was done to them. ### Issues:CongressOversight & Accountability Women & Victim's Rights

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Hold Washington Accountable For Driving Up The Cost Of Living For American Families

Position: Rep. Mace advocates for legislation requiring federal agencies to analyze and publicly disclose the household cost impacts of proposed regulations, and to block rules projected to substantially increase annual household costs by $50 or more unless legally required or necessary for national security or disaster response.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the American Family Cost-of-Living Relief Act of 2026, forcing federal agencies to calculate exactly how much their regulations will cost American families before they can take effect. If a rule would substantially increase household costs, it cannot go into effect unless required by law or certified as necessary to address a national security emergency or presidentially declared disaster. South Carolina families and families across the country are feeling the weight of rising costs. Grocery prices have increased nearly 30% over the last five years. The median household spends nearly 30% of their income on rent. Utilities and healthcare costs continue to climb. Washington has been making it worse for years and has never been required to answer for it. The American Family Cost-of-Living Relief Act of 2026 changes this. "Washington has been quietly implementing regulations for years raising the cost of groceries, rent, utilities, and healthcare without ever being held accountable for it," said Congresswoman Mace. "This bill ends it. Before any federal agency can pass a new rule, they have to show their work. If your regulation is going to cost American families more money, you have to say so publicly. And if the cost is too high, the rule dies. American families are stretched thin. Washington needs to stop making it worse." Under the American Family Cost-of-Living Relief Act of 2026: Federal agencies must publish an initial household cost impact analysis alongside any proposed rule covering housing, utilities, food, healthcare, transportation, childcare, education, and more. After the public comment period, agencies must publish a final updated cost impact analysis. Any rule projected to substantially increase household costs, by $50 or more per year, is blocked from taking effect unless required by law or certified as necessary to address a national security emergency or presidentially declared disaster. Annual retrospective reviews will identify existing rules already driving up household costs and recommend changes to decrease household costs "The days of Washington quietly driving up the cost of living with zero accountability are over. Washington works for the American people. This bill makes sure they never forget it," Mace added. SEE BILL TEXT BELOW: Image

Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Win For Retired Research Animals In House-Passed Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 30, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced her Violet's Law amendment passed the House and was included in the Farm Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, delivering a major win for animal welfare. The amendment requires every federal agency operating a research facility to establish standards to facilitate the adoption or non-laboratory placement of animals no longer needed for research. "A healthy animal should never be euthanized when a loving home is waiting. Never," said Congresswoman Mace. "These labs are putting down dogs, cats, hamsters, and rabbits all on the taxpayer's dime simply because no one made finding them a home a priority or a requirement. This amendment puts a stop to it. No excuses. These animals deserve a second chance at life, not a death sentence." Justin Goodman, Senior Vice President at animal testing watchdog White Coat Waste, provided the following statement in support of the amendment: “Rep. Mace’s Violet’s Law amendment to retire and rehome animal lab survivors is more important than ever, and White Coat Waste proudly supported her winning bipartisan effort to include it in the Farm Bill. Named after a hound rescued from a lab by White Coat Waste, the measure ensures that all federal agencies allow lab animals to be retired and sent to loving homes and sanctuaries instead of being senselessly killed. Taxpayers bought these animals, and Rep. Mace’s Violet’s Law will ensure Uncle Sam gives them back,” said Goodman. John Ramer, Executive Director of Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary, also provided a statement in support of the amendment: “As the nation's largest and most successful sanctuary for research animals—having successfully placed thousands of cats, dogs, and other animals into loving homes—we applaud Rep. Mace for leading a successful Farm Bill amendment to make lab animal retirement a standard policy in all government labs,” said Ramer. “We are proof that it can be done and eagerly stand ready to assist in the process.” Rep. Mace's amendment amends the Animal Welfare Act to: Require any federal department, agency, or instrumentality operating a research facility to promulgate standards facilitating the adoption or non-laboratory placement of eligible animals no longer needed for research Define eligible animals as dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits Allow placement with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals Require a veterinary certificate issued within ten days of release confirming the animal is free of infectious disease or physical abnormality before placement Give federal agencies one year from enactment to establish the required standards Rep. Mace has been leading the charge in Congress to eliminate funding for cruel animal research across multiple federal agencies. She fought to successfully end painful dog, cat, and primate testing at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and secured language in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law in December, ending dog and cat experiments at the Department of War. She called on Secretary Kennedy to take action after the NIH continued funding cruel experiments on puppies and cats with taxpayer dollars. She has introduced legislation to end taxpayer-funded animal abuse, including the PAAW Act, Violet's Law, the PRIMATES Act, and the TRANS MICE Act. She also chaired an oversight hearing on 'Transgender Lab Rats and Poisoned Puppies: Oversight of Taxpayer-Funded Animal Cruelty' to hold federal agencies accountable for wasteful and inhumane research practices. ### Issues:Animal Rights & WelfareCongress

Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Wins For South Carolina Shrimpers And Fishermen In House-Passed Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 30, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she secured two amendments in the Farm Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, delivering a major win for South Carolina's shrimping and fishing industry. The provisions establish a new USDA Office of Seafood and expand federal farm loan eligibility to commercial fishermen and fish processors for the first time. "Shrimping and fishing in South Carolina isn't just an economic driver, it's a way of life. Anyone who comes to our coast knows it is built on the backs of the men and women who work the water. Yet Washington has ignored our fishermen and shrimpers for far too long. Those days are over,” said Congresswoman Mace. “We've always put our fishermen and shrimpers first and have made sure Washington does too. These amendments will give them a seat at the table and the federal resources they've always deserved. This win is decades overdue.” Establishing a USDA Office of Seafood This amendment codifies the newly established Office of Seafood within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide leadership and expertise on issues facing the seafood industry. The Office will integrate fishermen and fish processors into USDA programs and will work alongside the Department of Commerce and other federal partners to revitalize the American seafood industry. USDA Program Eligibility for Commercial Fishermen and Fish Processors This amendment amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to expand eligibility for various USDA loan, grant and assistance programs to commercial fishermen and fish processors and ensures commercial fishermen and fish processors have access to USDA farm ownership and operating loans. Fishing vessels and fish processing facilities would be treated on par with farms and ranches, allowing fishermen to access federal loans to acquire vessels, permits, and equipment, resources which help keep American seafood businesses competitive and operational. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Mace has made South Carolina's fishermen and shrimpers a priority. From introducing the Protect American Fisheries Act to strengthen protections for U.S. fisheries and coastal communities against foreign interference and illegal fishing, to securing an amendment in the House-passed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Department of War to purchase only American-caught seafood, to championing amendments in the Farm Bill passed by the House today, she has consistently been a voice in Washington for South Carolina's fishermen and shrimpers. ### Issues:Jobs & EconomyLowcountrySpending

Rep. Nancy Mace Calls On DOJ To Indict Fauci Before Statute Of Limitations Expires

Position: Rep. Mace calls on the Department of Justice to indict former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci for alleged perjury before Congress regarding NIH funding of gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, arguing that the statute of limitations expires May 11, 2026, and that a presidential pardon issued via autopen may be invalid.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 29, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) called on the Department of Justice to indict former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci for lying to Congress before the five-year statute of limitations expires on May 11. In 2021, Fauci testified under oath the National Institutes of Health (NIH) never funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the same city where COVID-19 emerged and killed millions of people worldwide. In 2023, the Government Accountability Office determined the Wuhan Institute of Virology and Wuhan University received NIH funding, including for “Understanding the Risk of Bat Coronavirus Emergence” through “genetic experiments to combine naturally occurring bat coronaviruses with SARS and MERS viruses, resulting in hybridized coronavirus strains.” In 2024, NIH Principal Deputy Director Lawrence Tabak admitted before a House committee the U.S. government did fund gain-of-function research in Wuhan. Documents confirm Fauci's agency awarded EcoHealth Alliance $3.1 million in grants, $750,000 of which went directly to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. "Anthony Fauci looked Congress in the eye and lied under oath about funding research tied to a pandemic killing millions of people worldwide, which he then used as justification to shut down our country,” said Congresswoman Mace. “His adviser has been indicted. His agency's own deputy director admitted the truth on the record. There is no excuse for the DOJ to not act. The American people deserve accountability, and the clock is running out." Fauci's former senior adviser David Morens was indicted this week on charges of conspiracy and destruction of federal records related to COVID-19 origins. Morens now faces up to 51 years in prison. Fauci was at the top of the chain of command. Former President Biden issued a blanket autopen pardon to Fauci on his final day in office covering unspecified offenses dating back to 2014. Given the use of an autopen and with no documented evidence President Biden personally reviewed or approved the pardon, there are serious questions about the validity of the pardon. The pardon's validity has never been tested in court. "The Biden Administration handed Fauci a pardon on his way out the door. He tried to protect his ally from ever facing accountability, but a blanket autopen pardon, which the President may have not even reviewed or approved, covering a decade of unspecified offenses has never been tested in a court of law. The only way to find out if it stands is to indict. The DOJ needs to act," Mace added. The statute of limitations on Fauci's alleged perjury before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee expires May 11, 2026. ### Issues:CongressOversight & Accountability

Rep. Nancy Mace Calls For Investigation Into Corey Lewandowski's Alleged Misconduct At DHS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 28, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) sent a letter to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer urging him to open a formal investigation into serious allegations of misconduct by Corey Lewandowski during his time as a Special Government Employee and advisor to the Department of Homeland Security and former Secretary Kristi Noem. According to public reporting, Lewandowski used his authority over DHS contracts to solicit payments from private contractors in exchange for preserving existing contracts or securing new ones. His alleged conduct potentially violated multiple federal criminal statutes including bribery of public officials, extortion by federal officers, Hobbs Act extortion, and acts affecting personal financial interest. "Corey Lewandowski had multiple arrests on his record and virtually no national security or law enforcement experience when Kristi Noem handed him a position of significant authority at DHS," said Congresswoman Mace. "He then allegedly tried to use this position to line his own pockets at the expense of American taxpayers. Nobody is above the law. Not in this country. The Oversight Committee must get to the bottom of this and hold those who abused their public office accountable, regardless of political party." Rep. Mace is also demanding answers about what former Secretary Noem knew and when. Given her close personal relationship with Lewandowski, questions remain about whether she was aware of his alleged conduct and chose to look the other way. "We strongly support DHS and its critical mission to secure our homeland. Lewandowski's alleged behavior is a slap in the face to every dedicated DHS employee and every American taxpayer who expects their government to operate with integrity," Mace added. "This Committee exists exactly for this reason, to hold the executive branch accountable. Lewandowski apparently thought he was untouchable. It is time to prove him wrong.” SEE LETTER BELOW: Image

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Four Farm Bill Amendments Putting South Carolina's Shrimpers And Fishermen First

Position: Rep. Mace introduced amendments to extend USDA loan and grant programs to commercial fishermen and fish processors, create a new USDA Office of Seafood, ban foreign seafood from SNAP eligibility, expand market access for wild-caught American seafood, and block U.S. taxpayer funding of foreign shrimp operations through international financial institutions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 27, 2026) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced four amendments to the Farm Bill and cosponsored a fifth to deliver long-overdue federal support to South Carolina's commercial shrimping and fishing industries. The package extends United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan and grant programs to fishermen and fish processors, creates a new Office of Seafood within USDA, bans foreign seafood from SNAP eligibility, expands market access for wild-caught American seafood, and blocks U.S. taxpayer dollars from funding foreign shrimp operations through international financial institutions. South Carolina's shrimpers, fishermen, and seafood processors are the backbone of the Lowcountry economy. Yet the coastal fishing industry has been shut out of the same federal support available to every land-based farmer in America. These amendments fix it. South Carolina's watermen have earned the respect and resources, and it is long past time Washington delivered. "Washington has ignored the hardworking men and women who keep South Carolina's coastal economy alive for far too long," said Congresswoman Mace. "The Lowcountry's shrimpers, fishermen, and seafood processors are a driving force behind our state and a lifeline for families up and down the South Carolina coast. They deserve the same federal support as every other American farmer. Our amendments deliver it. America's fishermen are farmers of the sea, and it's long past time Washington finally treats them like it." Bryan Jones, Vice President of the South Carolina Shrimpers Association, provided the following statement in support of the amendments: “On behalf of the South Carolina Shrimpers Association and all the men and women who make their living on the waters of the Palmetto State, I want to thank Congresswoman Nancy Mace for sponsoring amendments to the 2026 Farm Bill to codify the Office of Seafood within the U.S. Department of Agriculture and ensure America’s shrimpers, harvesters, and fishermen, the ‘farmers of the sea’, have access to USDA programs that already support farmers and ranchers across the country,” said Jones. “For generations, coastal families and working waterfront communities in South Carolina and across the United States have depended on a thriving domestic seafood industry. At a time when our fishermen face growing pressure from unfair foreign competition, it is in our national interest to support a strong and reliable American seafood supply. We applaud Congresswoman Mace’s leadership and urge leaders in the House and Senate to adopt these important amendments and pass the Farm Bill.” WHAT EACH AMENDMENT DOES: 1. Establishing a USDA Office of Seafood: This amendment codifies the newly established Office of Seafood within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide leadership and expertise on issues facing the seafood industry. The Office will coordinate USDA programs to ensure fishermen are fully integrated, and will work alongside the Department of Commerce and other federal partners to revitalize the American seafood industry. 2. USDA Farm Loans for Commercial Fishermen and Fish Processors: This amendment amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to expand eligibility for various USDA programs, as well as USDA farm ownership and operating loans, to include commercial fishermen and fish processors. Fishing vessels and fish processing facilities would be treated on par with farms and ranches, allowing fishermen to access federal loans to acquire vessels, permits, and equipment, resources which help keep American seafood businesses competitive and operational. 3. Local Agriculture Market Program Grants for the Fishing Industry: This amendment opens up USDA's Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) grants to commercial fishing and fish processing businesses, allowing wild-caught American seafood to qualify as an eligible agricultural commodity for domestic seafood marketing activities. It also gives the Secretary of Agriculture authority to waive or reduce matching fund requirements for fishing industry grant recipients, removing a key barrier to entry for small fishing operations. 4. Banning Foreign Seafood from SNAP: American taxpayer dollars should support American fishermen, not foreign competitors. This amendment excludes seafood not harvested, cultivated, and processed within the United States from being purchased with SNAP benefits, protecting domestic producers and ensuring federal food assistance dollars stay in American hands. 5. Blocking International Financing of Foreign Shrimp Operations: Rep. Mace is cosponsoring this amendment, led by Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), which directs the U.S. Treasury to instruct American representatives at international financial institutions to oppose any foreign assistance or financing which supports shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or shrimp exports in foreign countries. American shrimpers, including those along the South Carolina coast, cannot compete against foreign operations subsidized by international institutions backed by U.S. dollars. This amendment puts American workers first. ### Issues:Jobs & EconomyLowcountrySpendingTrade & Foreign Policy

Rep. Nancy Mace Files Farm Bill Amendment To Strip Pesticide Loopholes From Farm Bill

Position: Rep. Mace opposes provisions in the Farm Bill that would preempt state and local pesticide regulation, limit judicial review, and extend EPA registration review deadlines, arguing these changes shield the pesticide industry from accountability and weaken public health protections.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 26, 2026) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) is filing an amendment to the Farm Bill striking Title X, Subtitle C, Part I (Sections 10201-10207), a package of Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) changes buried inside the bill. The provisions would rewrite pesticide labeling law to block states, localities, and even courts from imposing any warning requirements beyond what the EPA approves, strip local governments of authority to regulate pesticide sale, distribution, and use, and declare any pesticide use "lawful" regardless of other legal requirements so long as it follows its EPA-approved label. The package also extends EPA's registration review deadline to 2031, giving the agency more runway to keep potentially harmful pesticides on the market without completing required review. "A Farm Bill should help farmers, not shield the pesticide industry from accountability," said Congresswoman Mace."These provisions preempt state and local authority, shut down judicial review, and hand EPA bureaucrats unchecked power to define what is safe. South Carolina farmers, families, and communities deserve better. This amendment strips them out." Making America healthy again starts with what is on our plates. Weakening pesticide oversight moves in the wrong direction. Rep. Mace’s amendment makes sure it does not happen. Rep. Mace's amendment strikes the following provisions from the Farm Bill: Sec. 10201 — Exclusion of certain substances Sec. 10202 — Coordination Sec. 10203 — Interagency working group Sec. 10204 — Registration review Sec. 10205 — Uniformity of pesticide labeling requirements Sec. 10206 — Authority of States Sec. 10207 — Lawful use of authorized pesticides ### Issues:EnvironmentOversight & Accountability

Rep. Nancy Mace Files Farm Bill Amendment To Rescue Retired Research Animals

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 25, 2026) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) filed an amendment to the Farm Bill, based on her Violet's Law, to require federal research facilities to establish standards for the adoption or non-laboratory placement of animals no longer needed for research. Named after a hound rescued from a taxpayer-funded lab, Violet's Law requires federal agencies to prioritize adoption or relocation of retired research animals to private homes, animal rescues, or reputable sanctuaries over euthanasia. "Taxpayers are funding federal labs to experiment on animals, and when the research ends, those same labs put them down instead of finding them a home. Zero justification. Zero excuse," said Congresswoman Mace. "These animals should be given a second chance at life. A healthy animal deserves a home, not a death sentence. This amendment requires federal agencies to make sure they get one." Justin Goodman, Senior Vice President at animal testing watchdog White Coat Waste, provided the following statement in support of the amendment: “Rep. Mace’s bipartisan Violet’s Law amendment to retire and rehome animal lab survivors is more important than ever given the tremendous progress White Coat Waste is making with the Congresswoman to cut wasteful government spending on animal testing. Violet’s Law, named after a hound rescued from a lab by White Coat Waste, helps ensure that government lab survivors are retired and sent to loving homes and sanctuaries, not senselessly killed. In recent years, White Coat Waste secured the rescue of dozens of cats, dogs, rabbits, and primates from federal labs and got agencies including the NIH, FDA, VA and Pentagon to enact their first-ever lab animal retirement policies. Violet’s Law would make lab animal adoption an option across all government agencies. Taxpayers bought these animals and Rep. Mace’s Violet’s Law amendment to the Farm Bill will ensure Uncle Sam gives them back,” said Goodman. John Ramer, Executive Director of Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary, also provided a statement in support of the amendment: “As the nation's largest and most successful sanctuary for research animals—having successfully placed thousands of cats, dogs, and other animals into loving homes—we applaud Rep. Mace for introducing a Farm Bill amendment to make lab animal retirement a standard policy in all government labs,” said Ramer. “We are proof that it can be done and eagerly stand ready to assist in the process.” Rep. Mace's amendment amends the Animal Welfare Act to: Require any federal department, agency, or instrumentality operating a research facility to promulgate standards facilitating the adoption or non-laboratory placement of eligible animals no longer needed for research Define eligible animals as dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits Allow placement with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals Require a veterinary certificate issued within ten days of release confirming the animal is free of infectious disease or physical abnormality before placement Give federal agencies one year from enactment to establish the required standards ### Issues:Animal Rights & WelfareOversight & Accountability