WASHINGTON (April 27, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, announced its endorsement of Guy Reschenthaler for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. As the nation’s leading political animal advocacy organization, Humane World Action Fund endorses candidates based on their demonstrated commitment to animal protection, evaluating each candidate only on their record and positions on animal welfare issues.

“Beginning in the Pennsylvania legislature and now within leadership in the US Congress, Guy Reschenthaler's championing of key animal protection measures reflects America’s deep love of animals. He's leading the Better CARE for Animals Act and the Puppy Protection Act to crack down on abuses of dogs in puppy mills and laboratories” said Sara Amundson, president of Humane World Action Fund. “His actions in Congress helped advance humane policies and protect animals from cruelty and exploitation. We urge voters in Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District to send Rep. Reschenthaler back to Congress.”

Rep. Reschenthaler is a member of the bipartisan Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, which works to promote animal protection initiatives to other members of Congress.

Pro-animal actions taken by Rep. Reschenthaler in the 119th Congress include:

  • Co-leading the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act (H.R. 3112), which would strengthen collaboration between the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure sufficient enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and help deter violations.
  • Co-leading the Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2253) to address serious gaps in welfare standards for tens of thousands of breeding dogs and puppies at large-scale breeding operations licensed by the USDA.
  • Co-signing appropriations requests seeking provisions in the fiscal year 2026 funding bill for enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), Horse Protection Act (HPA), Humane Methods of Slaughter Act and federal animal fighting law, as well as for programs to promote alternatives to animal testing, to provide shelter for domestic violence survivors with pets through the Protecting Animals With Shelter (PAWS) grant program, and to assist veterinarians working in designated veterinary shortage areas.

View a running list of 2026 endorsements made by Humane World Action Fund at humaneaction.org/endorsements.

Media Contact: Liz Bartolomeo; ebartolomeo@humaneaction.org, 240-472-0475