Informed. Responsible. Ready to Act.
Laws affecting bird ownership and aviculture exist at local, state, and federal levels—and they continue to change.
In the United States, longstanding laws such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act make it unlawful to possess, sell, or transport protected native birds without authorization, demonstrating how legislation can significantly impact bird ownership and care.
Understanding current law and proposed legislation is essential for responsible bird ownership and effective participation.
01 Stay Informed
New proposals may affect bird ownership, breeding, transport, sales, and standards of care.
Staying informed allows aviculturists to:
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Understand how proposed laws may affect them
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Communicate effectively with decision-makers
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Support responsible, science-based policies
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Respond when legislation impacts their rights and responsibilities
02 Understand AFA’s Role
AFA supports legislative awareness through education, communication, monitoring, and constructive policy discussions.
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Monitoring legislative activity that may impact aviculture
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Providing educational resources to members and the public
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Promoting responsible and informed advocacy
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Supporting constructive, science-based policy discussions
03 Learn & Participate
AFA workshops, outreach, and educational resources help aviculturists stay informed, involved, and prepared.
Legislative Resources
Use these resources to understand current issues and respond when action is needed.
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Current Legislation
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Legislative Advocacy Handbook
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Legislative Action Center
What Happens Next
When legislation is resolved, withdrawn, amended, passed, defeated, or no longer requires action, AFA may share updates so members can understand the outcome.