WASHINGTON, D.C.―Humane World for Animals, formally known as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, mourn the loss of Jane Goodall DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. Messenger of Peace. The primatologist’s name became synonymous with conservation and animal protection due to her contributions to improving the lives of animals, including wild chimpanzees and primates used in laboratory experiments for medical research.

Humane World Action Fund’s first-ever state report highlights bipartisan progress on pet protection, anti-cruelty reforms and housing access

Conservation groups say decision brings hope for recovery amid aggressive state policies to kill gray wolves

Iowa newspaper editorial opposes “Save Our Bacon Act,” calling it political overreach that undermines voters and humane farming progress

Bipartisan support drives groundbreaking year for animal welfare with bans on animals in circuses, stronger cruelty laws and emergency pet sheltering

New GOP bill and House hearing seek to nullify California’s Proposition 12, notwithstanding similar voter-approved laws across red, blue and purple states

WASHINGTON (July 18, 2025)—Humane Word Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statement ahead of a scheduled July 23 congressional hearing on California’s Proposition 12. 

Legal and animal welfare experts available for interviews on DOJ lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12

WASHINGTON (July 10, 2025)—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statements regarding the U.S. Department of Justice filing a lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12.

New laws target wildlife trafficking, puppy mills, breed bias and give lab animals a path to adoption

DENVER, Co. (July 08, 2025)—Today, Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, released its 2025 Colorado Humane Scorecard. The scorecard grades state lawmakers on their actions to advance animal protection during the most recent legislative session and marks its second year of publication.

WASHINGTON (June 16, 2025)—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed listing seven species of pangolins as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, a move that would strengthen trade and import restrictions within the United States and underscore the species’ critical conservation status.