Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative David Schweikert for re-election

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Susie Lee for re-election

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Steven Horsford for re-election

Maryland lawmakers protect big cats but fall short on improving the lives of farmed hens

Maryland lawmakers protect big cats but fall short on improving the lives of farmed hens

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 5, 2024) – Today the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading political advocacy organization for animal protection, released its 2024 Maryland Humane Scorecard. The scorecard grades state legislators’ actions on animal welfare legislation introduced during the 2024 session. This year’s scorecard includes a notable victory that will prohibit travelling acts, like circuses and fairs, from using bears, big cats, elephants and non-human primates in the state.

Virginia protects elephants and dogs

First Colorado Humane Scorecard reveals legislators’ records on animal welfare

First Iowa Humane Scorecard reveals legislators’ records on animal welfare

First Iowa Humane Scorecard reveals legislators’ records on animal welfare

DES MOINES. (August 19, 2024)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund released its first ever Iowa Humane Scorecard, which grades Iowa state legislators on their efforts to promote animal welfare during the 2023-2024 legislative sessions.

Two pro-animal bills were signed into law, two more passed the Iowa House, and multiple attacks on animals were defeated, including an initiative to use an estimated $860,000 annual taxpayer dollars to fund a raccoon tail bounty in all Iowa counties.

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Mike Quigley for re-election

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Vern Buchanan for re-election

Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Representative Jeff Jackson for North Carolina Attorney General