Washington sets national example on animal protections as lawmakers earn top grades
Bipartisan support drives groundbreaking year for animal welfare with bans on animals in circuses, stronger cruelty laws and emergency pet sheltering
After court losses, faction of pork industry again seeks congressional bailout to override farm animal welfare laws
New GOP bill and House hearing seek to nullify California’s Proposition 12, notwithstanding similar voter-approved laws across red, blue and purple states
STATEMENT: GOP-controlled House Ag Committee ignores animal welfare, voter will and state laws
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.
Animal welfare victory threatened as Trump administration targets voter-approved cage-free laws
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.
Following landmark victories for animals, Colorado Humane Scorecard reveals legislators’ records on animal protection
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.
Pangolins proposed for U.S. Endangered Species Act protections
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.
Maryland legislators earn high marks in 2025 Humane Scorecard for enacting bold animal welfare reforms
Senators and delegates advance historic prohibition on the breeding of roosters alongside other animal welfare measures in the 2025 legislative session
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 10, 2025)—Today Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, released its 2025 Maryland Humane Scorecard. Published annually since 2021, the Maryland scorecard grades state lawmakers on their actions during the most recent legislative session to advance animal protection.
Trump budget puts wild horses and burros on the chopping block, paves way for mass slaughter
Congress should reject severe proposal that abandons bipartisan protections and ignores humane, proven alternatives
Humane World Action Fund endorses Adelita Grijalva for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (May 6, 2025)—Today Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, announced its endorsement of Adelita Grijalva in the special election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.
“Adelita Grijalva understands that the most vulnerable among us deserve protection,” said Sara Amundson, president of Humane World Action Fund. “Animals need allies like Grijalva in Congress who will protect wildlife and companion animals alike. We urge Arizonans in the 7th District to make the humane choice and elect Adelita Grijalva to Congress.”
