The U.S. House of Representatives introduced The Animal Cruelty Statistics Act of 2008, which would require the Department of Justice to make the collection of data on all animal cruelty crimes a priority. Take Action now!
House Passes Bill to Protect Primates An important bill that would crack down on the trade in primates as exotic pets passed by an overwhelming vote of 302 to 96. More >
Farm Bill Has Key Animal Protection Provisions Includes important measures to stop the import of puppies for commercial sale from foreign puppy mills, strengthen the federal law against animal fighting.More >
Tennessee Governor Signs Antifreeze Bill Bredesen signs "Haley Ham Act" into law, which will help save countless animal lives and reduce childhood emergencies. Read More >
Become an Effective Citizen Lobbyist HSLF president Michael Markarian has tips and advice for you on how to become an effective citizen lobbyist on behalf of animals.More >
Protect Bears from Poaching Ask your U.S. Representative to support the Bear Protection Act, H.R. 5534, and to do everything possible to pass this important piece of legislation.Take Action!
Leaders Lauded on Capitol Hill The results of mid-term Humane Scorecard helped determine which lawmakers were honored for their work as animal protection leaders in 2007.More >
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