Six anti-cruelty bills signed Into Maryland law
Six anti-cruelty bills signed Into Maryland law
Four new animal protection bills set to become Illinois law
Four new animal protection bills set to become Illinois law
Humane Society Legislative Fund releases 2023 Illinois Scorecard, grading lawmakers’ efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 29, 2023)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) released its 2023 Illinois Humane Scorecard that grades Illinois lawmakers on their efforts to promote animal welfare during the 2023 session, including four new animal protection bills set to become law.
New TV Advertising Campaign Highlights American Farmer Opposition to the EATS Act
New TV Advertising Campaign Highlights American Farmer Opposition to the EATS Act
The federal legislation could unravel over 1,000 state laws throughout the country
Better CARE for Animals Act introduced in the House and Senate
Better CARE for Animals Act introduced in the House and Senate
Legislation would better equip federal agencies to stop animal abuse
Humane groups denounce USDA plan to withdraw 2017 rule to protect horses
Humane groups denounce USDA plan to withdraw 2017 rule to protect horses
Animal advocates urge swift implementation of strong new rule
WASHINGTON (July 21, 2023)—The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund have denounced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to withdraw a regulation to protect horses from the cruel and unlawful practice of “soring”, with no commitment to a timeline for implementing increased protections through a new proposed rule.
Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act threatens animals, consumers, environment and state rights
Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act threatens animals, consumers, environment and state rights
In federal court filing, Biden Administration’s Department of Agriculture refuses to take action to protect horses
In federal court filing, Biden Administration’s Department of Agriculture refuses to take action to protect horses
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund respond to USDA’s decision not to commit to increasing protections of horses under federal Horse Protection Act
Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track suspends racing upon recommendation of The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority after 12 horse deaths
Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track suspends racing upon recommendation of The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority after 12 horse deaths
WASHINGTON (June 2, 2023)—In response to Kentucky’s Churchill Downs horse racing track announcement of a halt to racing upon the recommendation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund issued the following statement.
Keith Dane, senior director of equine protection at the HSUS, said:
Humane Society Legislative Fund releases 2023 Virginia Legislative Scorecard
Humane Society Legislative Fund releases 2023 Virginia Legislative Scorecard
Undercover investigation at Safari Club International convention exposes hypocrisy used to promote the sale of trophy hunts and products of imperiled and endangered species
Undercover investigation at Safari Club International convention exposes hypocrisy used to promote the sale of trophy hunts and products of imperiled and endangered species
