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ALERT – Senate passes ban on crush videos

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Dog's view of the Capitol

In a previous Alert, we advised you that after passing in the House of Representatives, the bill to ban the sale of crush videos was going to the Senate. Another victory – the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 5566. It goes back to the House to act on the Senate version of the bill. Contact your representative to make sure the bill finally becomes law.

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