Each year, we use the Humane Scorecard to provide a snapshot of some key animal protection issues and this year is no different. There are many new members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in the 118th Congress who need to see the importance of animals in our communities—and there’s still time.
Pennsylvania pork producer challenges controversial agriculture legislation in Congress
Pennsylvania pork producer challenges controversial agriculture legislation in Congress
The proposed federal legislation could unravel over 1,000 state laws throughout the country
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
This week, we had the pleasure of gathering with beagles and lawmakers on Capitol Hill to show our support for a promising new bill that would usher in a new era of animal protection at the federal level in the U.S.
More than 150 organizations voice opposition to the EATS Act
More than 150 organizations voice opposition to the EATS Act
Inclusion of EATS Act in Farm Bill is already opposed by 200+ federal lawmakers
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
More than 200 Congressional lawmakers oppose EATS Act in Farm Bill
More than 200 Congressional lawmakers oppose EATS Act in Farm Bill
EATS Act could undermine states’ rights and become poison pill to the Farm Bill
New TV Advertising Campaign Highlights American Farmer Opposition to the EATS Act
New TV Advertising Campaign Highlights American Farmer Opposition to the EATS Act
The federal legislation could unravel over 1,000 state laws throughout the country
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Last week, Ohioans showed up at the polls to defend a core tenet of democracy that is vitally important to the animal protection movement: the ballot measure. On Issue 1—the proposal to raise the threshold for amending the Constitution of the State of Ohio from 50% to a 60% supermajority—the no vote prevailed by a 57% to 43% margin, with more than three million votes cast.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Responsibility for animals’ welfare rests with us all, including the federal government. Our work spans a range of federal agencies, all of which can do something to support the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. A whole-of-government approach is consistent with the growth of our movement and its influence, and it’s something that will enable us to confront animal cruelty more effectively in the future.