Animals in Research, Federal Legislation /
Industry support for Humane Cosmetics Act grows, with 900 companies supporting an end to animal testing
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Farm Animals, Federal Legislation /
Bills introduced in Congress to stop faster speeds at slaughterhouses
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Equines, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking news: U.S. House approves key animal reforms, including combating wildlife trafficking, preventing cruel hunting practices and enforcing animal cruelty laws
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The U.S. House today approved many key animal protection reforms, including measures designed to rein in horse soring, combat wildlife trafficking and help enforce animal cruelty laws, as part of Congress's annual appropriations process. Members also prohibited the use of federal funds for implementing cruel hunting practices on public lands in Alaska, and rejected an attempt to ensure the import of endangered elephant and lion trophies into the United States can continue.
Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Indiana woman who shared videos of herself torturing, killing cats and dogs charged under federal PACT Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
In the News /
And justice for all: Remembering John Lewis
With the rest of the nation, we mourn the loss of Representative John Lewis, who died late Friday night after a brief illness. He was a man of deep conviction who dedicated his life to the ideals of social justice and the vision of a “beloved community” that would uphold the dignity and value of every human being. He was the youngest of more than a dozen speakers at the 1963 March on Washington, and the last survivor from that group. To the end, he was a champion of civil rights and human freedom with an unwavering optimism about the future of our nation.
Elections /
Presidential candidate profile: Donald Trump
At the HSLF, we’ve consistently pressed presidential contenders and others running for office to present their ideas and their records to us up front, so that we can evaluate their commitments and actions in support of animal protection, and if warranted, endorse their candidacies.
Equines, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation /
HSUS/HSLF video lays bare the terrible practice of soring, as industry prepares for annual walking horse ‘Celebration’
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Trainers who paint horses’ legs with harsh acids and chemicals that burn through the skin, causing unspeakable pain to the animals, then add heavy shoes and tie chains on top of those wounds to intensify their suffering. Trainers who hit horses with sticks and shove electric prods in their faces to get them to do what they want. Trainers who drag and force horses to stand when they are hurting too much to do so.
Elections /
Presidential candidate profile: Joe Biden
With the presidential election less than four months away, a review of the major candidates’ animal welfare records is warranted. As with every election, for every office, the Humane Society Legislative Fund evaluates candidates based on their records and commitments concerning animal welfare. We do not judge candidates based on their party or positions on any other issues. As the nation’s leading voice in animal protection politics, our goal is to provide an objective, unbiased analysis of candidates.
Animals in Research, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking: HSUS/HSLF report identifies key U.S. policy changes needed to avoid another pandemic
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Right whales are now 'critically endangered' — just a step away from extinction
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, Equines, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Spending bills move up in Congress, with provisions for gray wolves, non-animal testing methods and ending wildlife markets
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Provisions for funding programs to protect wild horses and burros, gray wolves, animals used in research and testing, as well as elephants and lions, who are commonly the target of American trophy hunters, were among several animal welfare measures approved this week by House appropriations subcommittees, as Congress continues its annual process of funding the federal government.
Wildlife, In the News /
Victory! Federal appeals court agrees Yellowstone grizzly bears should remain protected from trophy hunters
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
A federal appeals court has agreed that Yellowstone grizzly bears should continue to receive protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, ensuring that these iconic American carnivores will not be hunted for trophies.
