Wildlife /
Victory! Court upholds Obama-era protections for Alaska’s brown bears, disallows baiting
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
U.S. will deny visas to wildlife traffickers
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The United States is one of the world’s largest destinations for illegal wildlife products. Each year, traffickers smuggle in millions of dollars’ worth of items from poached animals, including shark fins, pangolin scales, ivory trinkets, animal trophies, and live animals like monkeys, parrots and snakes for the pet trade and entertainment.
Elections /
2020 Election a very good one for animals
We knew for certain coming into this election season that it would be a fateful one for animals, and at both the state and federal levels the Humane Society Legislative Fund made significant commitments, including endorsements, independent expenditures, and direct candidate contributions. We are thrilled with the results of our efforts to elect animal welfare champions, send anti-animal legislators packing, and remind the nation of the value and importance of political advocacy for animals.
Equines, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation /
For the new administration, swift reinstatement of 2016 horse soring rule is the right call
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Senate appropriations package has both good and bad news for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released a package of 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2021, and it is a mixed bag for animals.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Elections, In the News /
A time of hope for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris head to the White House, they bring with them a proven track record of protecting animals.
In past years, we have worked with both the president- and vice-president-elect to strengthen laws on wildlife, marine mammals, farm animals, and so much more, and we look forward to continue working with them in coming years.
Elections /
Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris!
The Humane Society Legislative Fund was the only politically active national animal protection organization to endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in their bid to lead this nation as President and Vice President. We were proud to do so, and we could not be happier to see them prevail.
Elections /
Patience – every vote counts
We thought it might come to this, and with no declared winner in the presidential election, and a number of important House and Senate seats in play, we are in a holding pattern with our Humane Society Legislative Fund review of key outcomes. There are some tight races and slim margins out there, votes are still being counted in many jurisdictions, and we ask for your patience as we develop a full report. We’re making assessments on all relevant races as quickly as possible so that we can report back to you.
Wildlife, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Man charged in leopard mauling incident is a notorious backyard breeder of primates
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Equines, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation /
Kentucky voters say a decisive 'yes' to legislation ending walking horse soring
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
An overwhelming majority of Kentucky voters oppose horse soring—the intentional infliction of pain on the hooves and legs of Tennessee walking horses and related breeds—and want Congress to end it, according to the results of a new poll we are releasing today.
Wildlife, In the News /
Breaking news: The U.S. just delisted gray wolves so trophy hunters can kill them
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
In a heinous move that defies both science and common sense, the United States has prematurely lifted federal protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states, giving them carte blanche to open trophy hunting seasons on these beloved native carnivores.
