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16 Sep 2021, 2:21 pm
Breaking: European Parliament votes to phase out animal testing and research kblocher@hslf.org Thu, 09/16/2021 - 21:21 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution that calls on the European Commission to draw-up an action plan to phase out animal experiments. [read post]
23 Aug 2021, 9:51 am
” Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, said, “It is fallacious to insist the Biden administration’s review of the science supports delisting wolves. [read post]
25 Oct 2023, 12:23 pm
USDA finalizes organic farming rule, clarifying gestation crate ban for animal welfare and public health kblocher@hslf.org Wed, 10/25/2023 - 19:23 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a historic move, the U.S. [read post]
11 Jan 2021, 11:48 am
House members reintroduce bill to ban cub petting, keeping big cats as pets kblocher@hslf.org Mon, 01/11/2021 - 19:48 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block A bill that would prohibit public contact with big cats like tigers, lions and leopards and ban the possession of these animals as pets was swiftly reintroduced in the U.S. [read post]
19 Sep 2023, 8:25 am
kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 09/19/2023 - 19:34 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In the U.S., today is National Voter Registration Day, which is a chance to recognize and celebrate the potential of our collective role and influence as voters. [read post]
26 Feb 2021, 5:24 pm
House approves COVID relief package with historic funding commitments for animal-related pandemic prevention kblocher@hslf.org Sat, 02/27/2021 - 01:24 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Late Friday evening, the U.S. [read post]
2 Dec 2020, 11:36 am
New Department of Transportation rule says airlines cannot ban certain breeds of service dogs kblocher@hslf.org Wed, 12/02/2020 - 19:36 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The Department of Transportation has just finalized a rule that prohibits airlines from banning pit-bull-type dogs and certain other breeds from serving as service animals on flights. [read post]
17 Aug 2023, 11:21 pm
“In a blatant power grab by the federal government, the EATS Act deprives states of the ability to protect farms, food, people, and animals within their borders,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. [read post]
21 Jun 2020, 11:04 pm
Legislation making it safer for wildlife to cross highways and mandating reforms for horse transport moves to full House for vote kblocher@hslf.org Mon, 06/22/2020 - 06:04 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block A key House committee has approved a package of investments in America’s infrastructure, including provisions to make U.S. roadways safer for both drivers and wildlife and to create more humane conditions for transporting horses within the country. [read post]
29 Sep 2022, 1:52 am
“Attorney General Dana Nessel has demonstrated a deep commitment to animal protection and a state’s right to protect their citizens,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. [read post]
8 Aug 2022, 3:03 pm
Supreme Court case for animals kblocher@hslf.org Mon, 08/08/2022 - 22:03 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Those who follow this blog know about the impending lawsuit in front of the United States Supreme Court, which will have immense consequences for animals. [read post]
12 Jan 2021, 2:47 pm
Gorillas at zoo in San Diego test positive for coronavirus kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 01/12/2021 - 22:47 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in the first known cases of its transmission to non-human primates. [read post]
28 Sep 2021, 6:05 am
It’s National Voter Registration Day: Here’s why your vote matters for animals kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 09/28/2021 - 13:05 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Our mission is to end suffering for all animals, and this so often centers around boosting the public policy work of the humane movement. [read post]
20 Oct 2022, 2:45 am
“Electing humane candidates to office is key to enacting good public policy for animals,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. [read post]
Breaking news: Mink on Wisconsin fur farm test positive for coronavirus, but U.S. inaction continues
8 Oct 2020, 11:56 am
Breaking news: Mink on Wisconsin fur farm test positive for coronavirus, but U.S. inaction continues kblocher@hslf.org Thu, 10/08/2020 - 18:56 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Mink have tested positive for the coronavirus on a fur farm in Wisconsin, the largest fur producing U.S. state. [read post]
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Rep. Rodney Davis for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
25 Sep 2020, 2:35 pm
“Rodney Davis has worked across party lines to protect animals from cruelty and abuse,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. [read post]
16 Feb 2021, 2:20 pm
Investigation finds online wildlife killing contests are thriving during pandemic kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 02/16/2021 - 22:20 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The Humane Society of the United States has helped make significant progress in ending wildlife killing contests, in which contestants massacre large numbers of coyotes, foxes, bobcats and other wild animals for cash prizes. [read post]
7 Jul 2022, 8:18 am
Big win: Federal court eliminates changes that weakened the Endangered Species Act kblocher@hslf.org Thu, 07/07/2022 - 15:18 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a major win for America’s most imperiled wildlife, this week a U.S. federal judge voided a package of regulations enacted by the Trump administration that weakened the Endangered Species Act. [read post]
26 Oct 2022, 12:03 pm
Breaking: Court rules HSUS lawsuit against pork producer Smithfield can proceed kblocher@hslf.org Wed, 10/26/2022 - 19:03 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block This week, a court rejected an attempt by Smithfield Foods to dismiss the Humane Society of the United States’ lawsuit against the company for misrepresenting to customers how it treats mother pigs in its pork supply chain. [read post]
14 Feb 2023, 8:20 am
Supreme Court ruling expected any day on animal welfare kblocher@hslf.org Tue, 02/14/2023 - 16:20 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Any day now, the Supreme Court of the United States could issue its ruling in one of the most important court cases in the history of the animal protection movement—one that could have implications for the quality of life of millions of farmed animals. [read post]
