Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
After tragic death of puppy in airplane’s overhead bin, House passes bill to ensure it never happens again
Update 10/3/2018: Today the Senate passed legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by a vote of 93-6. The bill includes the same language that was approved by the House last week—prohibiting the storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes and authorizing civil penalties for violators. Thank you to Senators John Kennedy, R-La, and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., along with Reps. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., for spearheading this critical language.
Ballot Measures, Elections, In the News /
You asked, we answered: our HSLF-endorsed candidates for 2018
“Politics,” Charles de Gaulle reportedly observed, “is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.” There’s a fundamental truth there, and it doesn’t diminish our elected officials when we underscore the genuine importance of citizen engagement in the political process. At the HSLF, it’s the foundation of our work.
Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Great day for animals on the Hill as three critical animal welfare measures pass the House
Today we made major strides in our fight to improve the lives of animals everywhere with the passage of three critical animal welfare measures in the U.S. House of Representatives. All three of the following passed the House by voice vote after strong bipartisan floor statements:
In the News /
Transition at the top, continuity at the core
By Michael Markarian
When I decided to relinquish my leadership role and my position within the Humane Society Legislative Fund some months ago, to follow a lifelong dream, I had no cause to worry about the future of the organization. The HSLF has a great and well-practiced team, a record of achievement, and a fantastic base of support.
Ballot Measures, Elections /
Primary election results for animals, and important fights on the November ballot
A number of states, including Michigan and Missouri, held primary elections yesterday, and there are a number of important outcomes for animal protection.
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Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking: Trump administration proposes new changes to weaken Endangered Species Act
Today's blog post is authored by Sara Amundson, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund and Kitty Block, acting President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States
Animals in Research, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Bipartisan approach yields results for animals in Senate farm bill vote
Today's blog is guest authored by the Humane Society Legislative Fund's new president, Sara Amundson.
By a vote of 86-11 last night, the Senate approved its bipartisan Farm Bill. Overall, it’s a much better package than what passed the House on June 21. For animals, the Senate bill contains two important measures and omits the worse provisions that could have been included. We are grateful for the leadership of Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). Here’s a quick run-down of key points:
Wildlife, Action Alerts, In the News /
From Atlanta to Umbabat, American trophy hunters pose a threat to endangered species
This week, the International Wildlife Conservation Council, a Department of the Interior advisory group dominated by big-game trophy hunters, held its second public meeting, in Atlanta. This advisory group seeks to promote the trophy hunting of charismatic animal species on the taxpayer dime—and questions and discussions at the meeting underscored that the council aims to weaken existing protections for threatened and endangered species, all to make it easier for trophy hunters to import animal trophies into the United States.
Equines, Farm Animals, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Animals fare better in the Senate Farm Bill as it makes it way out of committee
Today, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee approved its Farm Bill—and it’s a much brighter picture for animals than the House counterpart bill. We are grateful to Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) for working together to craft a bipartisan bill that avoids major anti-animal provisions and includes an important pro-animal measure.
Animals in Research, Equines, Wildlife /
Key House committee okays Interior spending bill with harmful provisions for grizzly bears, wolves
The Interior spending bill that passed the House Appropriations Committee yesterday brought some good news for animals, including animals used in research and testing. But the bill poses a threat to some of America’s most iconic wildlife species, including grizzly bears and wolves, and takes the wrong track on the management of wild horses and burros.
Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
The King amendment is dead—for now—with House failure of Farm Bill
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to kill the highly controversial Farm Bill. Although it contained some positive provisions for animals, on balance we called for the bill’s defeat because it contained an extremely sweeping and harmful provision—the “Protect Interstate Commerce Act” (H.R. 4879) inserted in committee by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa). This radical federal overreach could nullify hundreds of state and local laws pertaining to agriculture products, including laws to restrict farm animal confinement, ban the slaughter of horses, and crack down on puppy mills.
Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Ballot Measures, Federal Legislation, In the News /
House Ag Committee votes to keep dogs and cats off the menu but obliterates states’ ability to protect animals
Today's blog post is guest written by Humane Society Legislative Fund's new president, Sara Amundson.
Today, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed the 2018 Farm Bill on a straight party-line vote, and now the bill advances for a vote by the full House of Representatives.
