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With enforcement, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act will show its teeth | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block With allies and supporters, we have been doing all that we can to keep more sharks swimming safely in oceans all over the world. For years, we advocated for the passage of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, which President Biden signed into law in December 2022, with strong bipartisan support.
Wolves score a win in the fight over their protections in the US | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a victory for wolves, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently denied two petitions filed by trophy hunting organizations aimed at removing federal Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the Western Great Lakes region and reducing or removing protections for wolves in other areas of the lower 48 states.
Remembering Jimmy Carter’s legacy—and upholding it | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Inevitably, the passing of an American president offers an opportunity to think not only about an individual’s achievements in office, but to reflect on what those achievements say about our nation, and who we are, and what we can be. In this regard, Jimmy Carter leaves one of the richest legacies of anyone who has ever occupied the White House.
Breaking: Grizzly bears will retain key Endangered Species Act protections | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block On Wednesday afternoon, in a move supporting the notion that the species needs more time to recover, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it would not prematurely remove Endangered Species Act protections from grizzly bears living in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide ecosystems—the two largest populations in the continental U.S. Wyoming and Montana had petitioned the agency to delist grizzly bears and turn the management of the animals over to the states.
Good news to start 2025: These state laws are now in place for animals in the U.S. | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Every day of every year, we take meaningful action to create a better world for animals. In the U.S., our State Affairs team works across the country to help protect animals in a variety of ways. One of the most important involves partnering with elected officials, law enforcement agencies, individual advocates and other parties to ensure that animal welfare legislation is put into place and then properly enforced.
In 2024 we scored victories for chimps and countless other animals suffering in laboratories | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In 1975, when she was just a year old, a chimpanzee later named Montessa was sold to a New Mexico laboratory owned by the U.S. government. Unbelievably, nearly 50 years later, Montessa is still locked in the same laboratory.
Something to celebrate this Thanksgiving: Major wins for farm animals in 2024 | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Celebrating love, gratitude and togetherness is what we enjoy most about Thanksgiving in the U.S. For those who advocate for farmed animals, the meal at the center of this holiday can be a difficult reminder of how some cultural traditions can be so difficult to change.
Win or lose, the fight for animals continues—in Florida and beyond | HSLF
Advocating on behalf of animals at the ballot box is not for the faint of heart. It requires a kind of strength, determination and stamina. Sometimes we win big—think of our California ballot measure, Proposition 12, that passed in 2018 and became the strongest law for the protection of farm animals in the U.S., which even the U.S. Supreme Court upheld—and sometimes we don’t.
Good news: Giraffes are so close to receiving US Endangered Species Act protections | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Some fights for animals are a long-game—and that’s certainly been the case for everyone’s favorite long-necked animal, the giraffe. After years of advocacy, we are thrilled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing all four species of giraffes under the Endangered Species Act. This overdue proposal comes thanks to a petition and lawsuit brought by us and our allies.
Undercover investigations at two SeaQuest locations reveal abused animals with no access to light or fresh air, dangerous encounters, roach infestations | HSLF
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.
Undercover investigation reveals stressed wild animals trapped in shopping mall petting zoos | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Keeping wild animals in small, bare cages inside a retail shopping mall is absurd and abhorrently cruel. Yet this is the business model of SeaQuest, a for-profit chain of shopping mall-based wild animal petting zoos that has been plagued with controversies and cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture more than 110 times for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
Breaking: Chimps at New Mexico laboratory will finally be moved to Chimp Haven sanctuary | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Finally, 23 chimpanzees who are owned by the U.S. government and who were previously used in painful biomedical experiments will soon be moved to Chimp Haven sanctuary where they belong, according to an announcement made today by the National Institutes of Health in a New York Times article. After years of advocating for sending these chimps to sanctuary, we are thrilled by this news.
Three glaring examples of why animals need the US to pass the Better CARE for Animals Act | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The flood of inspection reports detailing animal neglect and suffering at puppy mills, wild animal attractions and animal laboratories in the U.S. regulated under the federal Animal Welfare Act continues to be overwhelming. Strengthening the ability of the U.S. Department of Justice to intervene in cases involving welfare violations would do a world of good for animals.
Animals impacted by election results at every level | HSLF
In every election, animal protection is on the ballot. At HSLF we know that pro-animal policies are only enacted if we have humane candidates in office at every level of government—that is why we work so hard to get them elected—and that’s something that we couldn’t do without your help. Thank you for making your voices heard this year and thank you for your support.
Animals are on the ballot – and they need your vote | HSLF
Our democratic system and processes empower citizens to act on the issues they care about at the ballot box, and animal protection is no exception. For three decades, we have seen critical successes for animals at the state and local level that are the result of direct votes on ballot initiatives by engaged citizens.
This National Vote Early Day, early birds needn’t wait to cast their votes! | HSLF
Election Day—Tuesday, November 5th—is just around the corner. But in-person voting doesn’t only happen on Election Day. In fact, an increasing number of election officials and political campaigns around the country are treating November 5th as the last day to vote. In many states, it is possible to use the next week to vote in person on your own, best schedule.
The Humane Society of the United States renews push to protect Tennessee walking horses from soring cruelty | HSLF
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.
The latest in our fight to end the ugly practice behind the ‘Big Lick’ | HSLF
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block We are at a tipping point in the fight to end the brutal practice of horse soring, a form of torment to force Tennessee walking horses and related breeds to exhibit the high-stepping gait known as the “Big Lick.”
Endorsing Kamala Harris for president, the best choice for animal advocates | HSLF
Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to become the next president of the United States. Harris’ campaign gives us an unprecedented opportunity to evaluate a presidential candidate’s substantive achievements for animals as the chief legal officer of a state, in addition to their animal protection record as a federal legislator and executive.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Vice President Kamala Harris | HSLF
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.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Kim Schrier for re-election | HSLF
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.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Greg Landsman for re-election | HSLF
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 Greg Landsman for re-election to Ohio’s 1st Congressional District.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Susan Wild for re-election | HSLF
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.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez for re-election | HSLF
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.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Chris Deluzio for re-election | HSLF
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.”
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Marcy Kaptur for re-election | HSLF
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 Marcy Kaptur for re-election to Ohio’s 9th Congressional District.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Matt Cartwright for re-election | HSLF
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.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Guy Reschenthaler for re-election | HSLF
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.
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses John Mannion for New York’s 22nd Congressional District | HSLF
WASHINGTON (September 30, 2024) – Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading animal protection political organization, announced its endorsement of John Mannion for New York’s 22nd Congressional District. “John Mannion has been a strong proponent of animal protection in New York legislature, and he will continue this mission in the U.S. House of Representatives,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. “We urge New Yorkers in the 22nd District to vote to elect this humane ally.”
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Emilia Sykes for re-election | HSLF
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 Emilia Sykes for re-election to Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.
Humane scorecard rolls out: how do your federal legislators stack up? | HSLF
Our annual legislative scorecard is a trusted source for evaluating the animal protection commitments of elected officials at the federal level. This preview version of our 2024 Humane Scorecard allows you to determine where your federal legislators stand now on key animal protection priorities. It also gives you a chance to encourage them to strengthen their support―and their ratings―before the 118th Congress wraps up and we publish the final version in January 2025.
Lawsuit challenges federal failure to protect hippos | HSLF
WASHINGTON (September 24, 2024)—Animal protection and conservation groups sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for missing its deadline to decide whether the common hippopotamus should be protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.