WASHINGTON (Feb. 3, 2025)—A federal court approved an agreement today that requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine by July 27, 2028, whether the common hippopotamus should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2024)—An undercover investigator for the Humane Society of the United States worked at SeaQuest locations in Fort Worth, Texas, for 28 days and in Las Vegas for 20 days during the summer of 2024.
WASHINGTON (Oct. 15, 2024)—For over a decade, the Humane Society of the United States has pushed for stronger enforcement of the Horse Protection Act, urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to close gaps in its oversight that have perpetuated horse soring, an illegal and abusive practice that forces Tennessee walking horses and related breeds to perform the exaggerated "Big Lick" gait. In April 2024, the USDA finalized a long-awaited rule to eliminate the failed system of industry self-policing and the use of devices integral to soring.
WASHINGTON (October 2, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to become the next president of the United States. As Attorney General of California, and as U.S. Senator, Vice President Kamala Harris consistently took actions to protect animals.
WASHINGTON (September 30, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Kim Schrier for re-election to Washington’s 8th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (September 30, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez for re-election to Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (September 30, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio for re-election to Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District.
“In his first term, Chris Deluzio has made clear his commitment to protecting animals by earning a perfect score on our Humane Scorecard,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. “We urge voters in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District to re-elect Rep. Deluzio to the U.S. House.”
WASHINGTON (September 30, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler for re-election to Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (September 30, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright for re-election to Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (September 30, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Susan Wild for re-election to Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District.
