Animals in Research, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Bill in Congress will require puppy mills, roadside zoos, and other businesses to have emergency plans to protect animals during disasters
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Pets & Cruelty, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation /
Bipartisan bill in Congress will crack down on puppy mill cruelty
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Equines, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, In the News /
The state of the animal union under the Trump administration
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address tonight, it’s a good time to take stock of how his administration has dealt with animal protection issues of interest to us at the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the Humane Society of the United States.
Equines, Federal Legislation /
Bipartisan bill introduced in Congress to end slaughter of American equines
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The last horse slaughter plants in the United States closed years ago, and Congress has consistently voted to prohibit funding for horse slaughter inspections within U.S borders. Unfortunately, this does not prevent the inhumane transport of American equines to other countries. Each year, tens of thousands of our horses and burros are transported under terrible conditions to Canada and Mexico, where they meet a cruel end because there is no federal law stopping such transport across our borders.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Did your Members of Congress make the grade? The 2018 congressional year in review for animals
The final 2018 Humane Scorecard is now online, and we invite you to check it out and see how your federal legislators stood on a range of key issues last year. Please also share this scorecard with family, friends, and fellow advocates and help spread the word!
Equines, Federal Legislation /
Bipartisan bill introduced in Congress to end cruel horse soring
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
A strong team of bipartisan lawmakers has reintroduced a bill to end the cruel practice of “soring” Tennessee walking horses and related breeds, a core priority for us here at the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the Humane Society of the United States.
Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation /
Bipartisan bills introduced in Congress to ban shark fin trade in U.S., end malicious cruelty to animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The 116th Congress began work today on rooting out some of the worst forms of animal cruelty in the world, with House members reintroducing two important bipartisan bills. One would ban malicious acts of animal cruelty and bestiality, and the other would prohibit the destructive trade in shark fins within our borders.
Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Elections, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Steve King, down for the count?
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution of disapproval concerning Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) for recent remarks in which he questioned the offensiveness of white supremacy and white nationalism.
Animals in Research, Equines, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, In the News /
116th Congress brings new hope, opportunities for animal protection
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We are on Capitol Hill today for the swearing in of the 116th Congress, along with Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund colleagues. We’re meeting with members of Congress, old and new, and gearing up for a new session of pushing for the passage of federal legislation to protect animals.
In the News /
What does a government shutdown mean for animals?
This week, the Senate passed a bill that would have funded the federal agencies whose budgets are not yet resolved (including the USDA and Department of Interior) through February 8th. But disagreements with the President and some members of Congress produced no path forward, and now, unless the full Congress and the White House reach a new agreement to fund federal operations, a partial government shutdown is set to begin at midnight tonight.
Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Farm Bill: Mission accomplished!
The 2018 Farm Bill has now been signed into law by President Trump—most importantly without the odious King amendment—which makes this a banner day for our animal protection work. Stopping Rep. Steve King (R-IA) from hooking his massive power grab—to nullify state and local laws addressing animal welfare concerns—onto the package has been our top priority. To succeed, we marshaled a broad-based coalition of more than 220 groups to oppose it.
Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking News: the final Farm Bill has been released and it’s great news for animals!
Update December 12, 2018: Great news! The Farm Bill passed its key test today with flying colors. The House approved the package by a whopping bipartisan 369-47 vote. With yesterday’s 87-13 approval in the Senate, it now heads to President Trump.
