Animal Rights & Welfare
Our office has made animal welfare a cornerstone of her legislative efforts, championing numerous initiatives to protect animals and prevent abuse. Our work in Congress focuses on ensuring the humane treatment of animals across various sectors, from laboratories to farms. Our teams commitment extends to addressing issues related to taxpayer-funded animal experiments, holding agencies and individuals accountable, and advocating for the wellbeing of our cats and dogs. Through bipartisan efforts and passionate advocacy, we will continue to be a leading voice for animal rights and welfare in Congress.
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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.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 24, 2026) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) filed an amendment to the Farm Bill including key provisions of her Veterans for Mustangs Act, directing the Secretary of Agriculture to implement humane, reversible, non-surgical fertility controls to manage wild horse and burro populations on Forest Service lands, and prioritizing military veterans to carry out the work.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 13, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026, legislation which makes illegal immigrants convicted of animal cruelty or animal fighting offenses inadmissible to the United States and subject to immediate deportation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 31, 2026) – Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. requesting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) follow through on their commitment to end federally funded painful and deadly experiments on dogs and cats.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 9, 2026) — Representative Nancy Mace concluded the first session of the 119th Congress with major legislative achievements, ranking among the top members of the U.S. House for legislation introduced while securing major victories for South Carolina.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 10, 2025) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following statement after the House passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act:
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) just introduced her 60th piece of legislation in 2025, reinforcing her commitment to delivering results for South Carolina and the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) announced a series of major victories she helped secure in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), delivering major policy wins and securing major investments for the Lowcountry’s military installations.
Rep. Mace helped deliver over $387.93 million in authorizations, or extensions of authorizations, for critical infrastructure projects in the Lowcountry at Joint Base Charleston, MCAS Beaufort, and MCRD Parris Island.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 8, 2025) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) today announced she has helped local governments, nonprofits, small businesses, and organizations secure over $400 million in federal grants since the start of 2024. These competitive awards span infrastructure, public safety, education, veterans, and economic and workforce development across South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.