Humane Society Legislative Fund

President-elect Barack Obama has selected former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack to be the next Secretary of Agriculture, and U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado, the next Secretary of the Interior. These two together will impact the lives of hundreds of millions of animals. Read more here >

HSLF Cited as Key Influence in Critical Race
HSLF's dedicated work in Michigan's 9th District was key in electing Gary Peters and defeating longtime enemy of animal welfare Joe Knollenberg. More>

Preview of Humane Scorecard Released
HSLF has posted a preview of its 2008 Humane Scorecard. This most recent report card covers the full span of 110th Congress. More>

HSLF-Endorsed Ticket Wins White House
The Barack Obama-Joe Biden ticket, the better choice on animal protection for voters in the 2008 election, was victorious on Election Day. More>

Election Night Success for Ballot Initiatives
HSLF's work on Ballot Initiatives this fall—like Yes! On Prop 2 in California—helped lead to multiple victories for animals at the ballot box. 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 >

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