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Goldman Slams GOP Bill, Renames After Noem's Controversy

11/19/2025

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Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) criticized a GOP bill to protect service animals and proposed renaming it after Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, who admitted shooting a puppy.
Goldman questioned how the bill would apply to Cabinet members.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) opposed the amendment, saying it detracted from safeguarding law-enforcement animals.
The bill would make harming service animals a deportable offense for noncitizens.

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Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) criticized a GOP bill to protect service animals and proposed renaming it after Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, who admitted shooting a puppy.
Goldman questioned how the bill would apply to Cabinet members.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) opposed the amendment, saying it detracted from safeguarding law-enforcement animals.
The bill would make harming service animals a deportable offense for noncitizens.