Humane World Action Fund endorses Kelly Ayotte for Governor of New Hampshire
WASHINGTON (October 13, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, is endorsing New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte for reelection. 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.
Humane World Action Fund endorses Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for Reelection
WASHINGTON (Oct. 8, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, is endorsing Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for reelection. 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.
Humane World Action Fund endorses Kathy Hochul for Governor of New York
WASHINGTON (Oct. 8, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, is endorsing New York Governor Kathy Hochul for reelection. 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.
Humane World Action Fund raises concerns about Endangered Species Act changes in Senate permitting package
Proposed changes could weaken science-based protections for threatened and endangered species
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund endorse bipartisan bill to end federal funding for experiments on dogs and cats
New legislation in the House would also give some animals used in federally funded laboratories a chance at adoption
Statement: NIH expands investment in human-relevant research and alternatives to animal testing
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund welcome announcement of new initiatives to help replace animal experiments
FDA takes major step toward ending reliance on animal testing
New direct rule advances non-animal testing methods and reforms sought by Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund to modernize drug development
New White House executive order seeks to expand hunting and toxic lead use on public lands
New directive raises concerns about wildlife exposure to lead, expanded hunting access and increased killing of wild carnivores
Senate Farm Bill moves out of committee minus the Save Our Bacon Act
Animal advocates urge congressional negotiators to reject pork industry segment’s attempt to undermine state protections for farmed animals
WASHINGTON (September 16, 2026)—The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its version of the Farm Bill today, without the controversial Save Our Bacon Act in it, and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, offers the following statement.
Sara Amundson, president of Humane World Action Fund, said:
