The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 27, 2006. The law was pushed through Congress by wealthy biomedical & agri-business industry groups such as the Animal Enterprise Protection Coalition (AEPC), the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), with bipartisan support from legislators like Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative James Sensenbrenner. The new...

The AETA was passed and signed into law because powerful lobbyists—representing companies, universities and research agencies in every state—were pressuring Congress to act in their favor. The only way to undo the AETA is to build vibrant and active movements in every state and for citizens, workers and consumers to pressure their elected officials, employers and the companies from which they buy things. Here’s what you can do today: Educate the people around you. Download our resources...

The AETA is a federal law that was pushed through by major corporations and their paid lobbying firms. The only way we will succeed at abolishing the AETA is by creating a strong, nation-wide coalition that is stronger than money can buy. We need you! Three Easy Steps to Join the Coalition: Read and agree to the Coalition’s Principles of Unity. Fill out the Coalition to Abolish the AETA Sign-on Form and send it in. Get started! Shortly after we receive your sign-on form, we will contact...