The U.S. House of Representatives passed an important bill that would crack down on the trade in primates as exotic pets and protect the public from these dangerous wild animals. The House passed the bill by an overwhelming vote of 302 to 96, a more than three to one margin. Read 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 Legislation Bredesen signs "Haley Ham Act" into law, which will help save countless animal lives and reduce childhood emergencies. Read 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!
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 >
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 >
Washington State Enacts Antifreeze Law Engine coolant/antifreeze that is more than 10 percent ethylene glycol must also contain the world's bitterest known substance to render it unpalatable.More >
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