WASHINGTON (August 20, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, the nation’s leading political animal advocacy organization, released the following statement regarding Senate candidate Ken Paxton’s animal welfare record as a state legislator and attorney general.
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, announced its endorsement of John Crawford for District 1 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. 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.
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, announced its endorsement of Jim McGovern for re-election in Massachusetts 2nd Congressional District. 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.
By Brad Pyle
Making sure our endorsed candidates win their elections is a top priority at Humane World Action Fund. While we invest a great deal of time and effort into identifying candidates to support, the real work comes when it’s time to support them with the information, resources, and votes they need to win on election day.
Telling the story
By Brad Pyle
Whether it’s establishing a bond with a newly adopted pet or fighting for hallmark animal protection legislation, good things take time. With that in mind, we have been building up our political programming in recent years, because we know that bringing an end to animal cruelty is possible when we unite, organize, and show up as a movement.
WASHINGTON (May 27, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, announced the endorsement of Jamie Raskin for Maryland's 8th Congressional District. 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.
WASHINGTON (May 27, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, announced the endorsement of Alex Bores for Congress in New York’s 12th Congressional District. 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.
WASHINGTON (April 27, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, announced its endorsement of Brian Fitzpatrick for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District. 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.
WASHINGTON (April 27, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, announced its endorsement of Guy Reschenthaler for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. 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.
WASHINGTON (April 27, 2026)—Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislation Fund, announced its endorsement of Jimmy Panetta for California’s 19th Congressional District. 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.
