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At the Humane Society Legislative Fund, our mission is to Get Political for Animals by working to pass animal protection laws at the state and federal levels, to educate the public about animal protection issues, and to support humane candidates for office.

Our current priority actions:

Advocacy

Tell Congress to refuse a $30 million request to fund even more monkey experiments

Advocacy

Protect wildlife in the Interior Appropriations bill!

Advocacy

Help animals in puppy mills, roadside zoos and labs!

Humane Scorecard

Where do your federal legislators stand on animal welfare issues? Check out our annual Humane Scorecard to find out.

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Legislation

Animal welfare bills in Congress we’re tracking.

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Elections

Be vote ready: An animal advocate’s guide to supporting humane candidates.

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News and Commentary

Wildlife, Federal Legislation

Undercover investigation reveals stressed wild animals trapped in shopping mall petting zoos

Wildlife, Federal Legislation

Undercover investigations at two SeaQuest locations reveal abused animals with no access to light or fresh air, dangerous encounters, roach infestations

Wildlife, In the News

Breaking: Chimps at New Mexico laboratory will finally be moved to Chimp Haven sanctuary

Animals in Research, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation

Three glaring examples of why animals need the US to pass the Better CARE for Animals Act

Our Issues

HSLF's work spans a variety of issues to improve the lives of animals around the world.

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Animals in Research

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Wild horses on a meadow.

Equines

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Chicken at Sweet Farm, a farm animal sanctuary in Half Moon Bay, California.

Farm Animals

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Kitten at Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) Field Clinic

Pets and Cruelty

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Wildlife

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