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Official Twitter account for the Humane Society Legislative Fund 🐶🐱🐾

Washington, DC

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Joined December 2010

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@HSLegFund

HSLF

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Animal testing is archaic, inhumane, and notoriously inaccurate. But companies are still testing drugs on countless dogs and other animals 😢 That’s why today we filed a petition with the @US_FDA requesting that they change their outdated regulations and make it clear to drug

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@HSLegFund

HSLF

5 years

🎉VICTORY🎉 The Senate has unanimously passed the PACT Act 2 crack down on some of the most malicious acts of animal cruelty🙌 We now just need @realDonaldTrump 's sig 2 finally create a fed anti-cruelty statute & it couldn't have happened w/o YOU🐶🐱🐾

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TY @LisaVanderpump and @VanderpumpDogs for supporting this critical legislation! Pass the #PACTAct and #ProtectOurPets 🐶🐱💕

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Lisa Vanderpump

@LisaVanderpump

5 years

Such a wonderful & informative time meeting with @RepTedDeutch this weekend. @VanderpumpDogs is happy to announce our support of his #PACTAct against animal torture! It may surprise you, but animal cruelty is not yet a federal crime. Click here for info:

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The killing of a husky under these circumstances is a tragedy, one born of a trigger-happy mindset about killing wolves. But it’s also part of the larger tragedy that threatens America’s wolves, one that we could prevent by restoring their fed protections.

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She mistook a dog for a wolf—and fired - Writers On The Range

The story of a Montana woman who recently killed and skinned a domestic dog, then proudly posted photos on her...

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TY to @RepRaskin , @RepYoungKim , @RepLucyMcBath & @RepFredUpton for introducing the #BARKAct , which will: 🐾 Incentivize pet food donation. 🐶Reduce food waste. 🐱Uplift animal shelters nationwide. We’re barking in support of this critical legislation 🙌

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California's Prop 12 is the strongest animal protection law in the world, and the pork industry is trying to overturn it. Find out why you should be paying attention to this #SCOTUS case and join us to #ProtectProp12 🐮🐷🙌

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The other Supreme Court case you should be following

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Update 5/11/2022: The Humane Society Legislative Fund has taken out a full-page advertisement in the Washington Post, urging the Biden administration to support...

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3 years

Very important announcement from the first puppers 💕🐶🇺🇸

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🐾 Friends, we woof like to share a message of utmost impawrtance: please adopt shelter pets, especially black kitties and doggos. Because of woofin’ stoopid superstitions, they are the least wanted. #AdoptDontShop #AdoptShelterPets

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BREAKING: @NydiaVelazquez & @JamaalBowmanNY have introduced a bill to expand plant-based school lunch options that will combat the climate crisis, improve student health, advance racial equity, & improve the lives of farm animals! TY to both Reps for this important bill 🐮🐷🙌

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8 years

Reforms to #TSCA have been signed into law!! Thanks to you 1,000s of animals will be saved from #chemicaltesting !

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3 years

🎉VICTORY🎉 On #WorldOceansDay the Senate has rejected the continuation of the shark fin trade by passing the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (SFSEA) as part of a broader leg package, the U.S. Innovation & Competition Act, S. 1260 🦈🙌 Read more:

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TY @Cilla_Presley for pushing @USDA 's @SecVilsack to protect horses from the cruelty of soring by reinstating an already finalized rule that would crack down on this horrific abuse 🐎 Read more:

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2 years

Congratulations to humane candidate @JohnFetterman for his win in #PA 🙌 A victory for John Fetterman is a victory for animals nationwide 🐶🐱🐾

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TY @RepJerryNadler for being an amazing animal advocate -- your award is well-deserved 🐶🐱🐾

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Rep. Nadler

@RepJerryNadler

2 years

I'm proud to once again be recognized as a Legislative Leader by @HSLegFund for my work on animal rights this Congress, and looking forward to continuing our work together on behalf of all animals in the next!

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7 years

#BreakingNews : @HouseForeign Committee has passed H.Res 401--a major step to end the global cat & #DogMeatTrade ! TY to @RepHastingsFL & @VernBuchanan 4 ur continued leadership on this issue:

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4 years

We are definitely on team "save the kitties" and you should be too! No one should keep wild cats as pets or patronize roadside zoos. Let's work together to end this madness and pass the #BigCatPublicSafetyAct 🙌 TAKE ACTION:

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Protect big cats

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8 years

Big news! TSCA passed the Senate!

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. @MikeLevinCA ’s compassion for animals is a welcome change for constituents in #CA49 who support commonsense animal protection measures. He deserves your vote 🐶🐱🐾

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3 years

The 2020 Humane Scorecard is here 🎉🎉 Take a look and see how your legislators stood on a range of key animal welfare issues 🐶🐱🐾 TAKE A LOOK:

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3 years

TY @RepJerryNadler & @repblumenauer for introducing this important bill 👏 Trapping is beyond cruel--causing extreme pain & violent death by design. It won’t be missed, b/c commercial & recreational trapping on our refuges have never served a legitimate or scientific mgmt goal.

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Rep. Nadler

@RepJerryNadler

3 years

Half of America's 568 National Wildlife Refuges still permit dangerous trapping that puts humans, pets, & wild animals at risk. These traps have no place on public lands—I'm proud to introduce a bill with @repblumenauer prohibiting this inhumane practice.

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4 years

TY @SenatorCollins for continuing to be a champion for animals 🙌🐶🐱

@SenatorCollins

Sen. Susan Collins

@SenatorCollins

4 years

I’m proud to receive a perfect score from the @HumaneSociety for my work to protect animals, including the Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act I authored that was signed into law.

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@jaketapper That full body wag 🤗🥰

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🎉VICTORY🎉 @GovMurphy signed New Jersey’s Humane Cosmetics Act into law yesterday -- making New Jersey the EIGHTH state to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics 🙌 This is great news for animals and we hope we can soon celebrate a national ban 🐭🐹🐰

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TY @MarkWarner for bringing light to this disturbing news and demanding action -- the United States government has a duty to do all that it can to ensure these canine soldiers receive the best treatment throughout their lives.

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Mark Warner

5 years

This is just cruel. These loyal dogs provide an invaluable service – the least we can do is make sure that they’re treated with kindness and compassion. I've demanded that the State Department explain how it plans to protect the health & safety of these animals from here on out.

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Mike Levin has been an animal ally in Congress! He’s cosponsored legislation to crack down on animal abusers, improve conditions at puppy mills, protect wildlife, and so much more—and now @MikeLevin needs your vote #CA49 🐶🐱🗳️ Pledge to vote humane 👉

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#SCOTUS is considering whether to overturn CA's Prop 12. If it does, laws fighting climate change & cruelty on factory farms could be upended nationwide! With @CenterForBioDiv & @SierraClub we're calling on @POTUS to #ProtectProp12 . Please act, all our futures depend on it.

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Susan Wild has been an animal ally in Congress! She’s supported legislation to crack down on animal abusers, improve conditions at puppy mills, protect wildlife & so much more—and now @wildforcongress needs your vote #PA07 🐶🐱🗳️ Pledge to vote humane 👉

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🎉GREAT NEWS🎉 The Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act has been reintroduced in Congress! This important bill will ban the use of wild animals in traveling acts in the US and #StopCircusSuffering 🦁🐯🐘

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1 year

GREAT NEWS: A federal judge has ruled that @NIH cannot refuse to retire government-owned chimps formerly used in experiments to @ChimpHaven 🙌 We urge the admin to work to ensure all chimps can retire to sanctuary -- it's the least we can do for them:

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‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️ The president has just signed the #PACTAct into law, which means we now have a federal anti-cruelty statue! This is a historic day for animals & it couldn't have happened w/o YOU🙌 TY for your commitment to animals🐶🐱🐾 Read more:

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HSLF

5 years

TY @VernBuchanan & @janschakowsky for championing this critical legislation to protect our horses and burros 🐴💕

@VernBuchanan

Rep. Vern Buchanan

5 years

The slaughter of horses for consumption is a barbaric practice that has no place in America. I will continue to lead the effort with @RepSchakowsky to ban domestic horse slaughter and end the export of horses abroad for the same purpose. #Sayfie

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3 years

The 2020 #HumaneAwards are here 🐱🐶🏆 Congratulations to the 236 legislators--covering 42 states, D.C. & the Northern Mariana Islands--who received an award in recognition of their tireless work for animals in 2020 👏 Check out the blog to learn more:

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6 years

#California ! Do you think it's cruel & inhumane to lock animals in tiny cages for their whole lives? Then why is it ok to do that to farm animals? Let's put an end to this cruelty by voting YES on Prop 12! Vote #YesOn12 on Nov 6 to prevent animal cruelty 🐮🐷🐔🐣

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🚨BREAKING🚨 The #BigCatPublicSafetyAct just passed the Senate and will soon be signed into LAW by @POTUS 🎉🎉 Read more on the blog 👇

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Major win! U.S. Senate passes the Big Cat Public Safety Act

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Update 12/20/2022: President Biden signed the Big Cat Public Safety Act into law!

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9 months

TY to @repblumenauer , @RepBrianFitz & the 160+ House Members who signed a letter urging the Ag Committee to reject the dangerous EATS Act 👏 H.R. 4417 could undermine 1,000s of state laws & have devastating consequences for animals & people alike. We applaud the lawmakers

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WE WON 🎉 Today, #SCOTUS upheld the strongest farm animal protection law in U.S. -- #Prop12 This is truly a historic moment for animals. The momentum from this win will boost our campaign for a permanent end to the extreme confinement of farmed animals in the U.S & around the

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7 months

HSLF is proud to endorse Justin Brannan for #NYCCouncil 🙌 Justin Brannan has fought to protect New York’s animals from cruel puppy mills, the barbaric foie gras industry, and much more. Animals only win when humane candidates like @JustinBrannan do 🐾🗳️

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2 years

#SCOTUS is considering whether to overturn CA's Prop 12 law. If it does, laws fighting climate change & animal cruelty could be upended nationwide! @POTUS : Please #ProtectProp12 ! All our futures depend on it. Join the fight: 🌎🙌

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4 years

We want to wish @JaneGoodallInst a happy 86th birthday🎉 #BecauseofJane we speak for those who can't speak for themselves and are inspired to make the world a better place for all -- Happy Birthday, Jane!

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‼️BREAKING‼️ @USFWS has proposed a rule that would ban predator control of native carnivores—like wolves, bears and cougars—on the National Wildlife Refuge System. Urge USFWS to finalize this important rule👇

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10 months

25 puppies were left to die in the cold at a facility where @USDA noted several AWA violations over the years. And yet, it continued to operate. The Better CARE for Animals Act will help to stop these chronic violators & save animals from suffering 👇

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U.S. Congress has new chance to better protect animals with game-changing bill

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...

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3 years

Last week, Mexico became the first nation in North America to pass a law banning animal testing for cosmetics. It's time for the U.S. to follow suit and pass the Humane Cosmetics Act 🐭🐰🙌 Read more 👇

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8 years

Today we endorse @HillaryClinton for President. In our view #Trump is a threat to animals everywhere. Join us!

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9 months

TY @SenFeinstein , @SenAlexPadilla & @SenBooker for leading a letter signed by 30 Senators against the dangerous Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act 🙌 It's clear Americans are against this reckless legislation & we're glad to have these Senators in our corner 👇

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Senator Dianne Feinstein

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State laws, like CA's Prop 12, improve food safety and protect farm workers & animal welfare The controversial EATS Act could overturn them all Today, @SenAlexPadilla , @SenBooker & I led a bipartisan group of senators fighting to keep the EATS Act out of the upcoming Farm Bill.

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2 years

TY @chelliepingree @RepDaveJoyce @AppropsDems for ensuring many wins for wildlife. TY also @RepTedLieu for leading the push to halt imports of 🐘&🦁 hunting trophies from Zambia, Tanzania & Zimbabwe. We’re pleased this was kept in the House pkg despite efforts to strike it 👏👏👏

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5 years

TY @VernBuchanan , @repblumenauer , and @BettyMcCollum04 for speaking out on the House floor in support of amendment #133 , which would prohibit the importation of elephant and lion hunting trophies from Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe 🐘🦁

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6 years

Tell @SecretaryZinke , Dept of @Interior & @USFWSIntl that you do NOT support the decision to remove critical #elephant protections! We need to #SaveTheElephants ! 🐘💕

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4 years

. @JoeBiden 's pick for VP is good news for animals 🙌🐶🐱 @SenKamalaHarris has scored "100" every year on our Humane Scorecard & as California’s AG, she took the right side on many animal welfare issues of great importance. Read more about her record 👇

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Biden picks Kamala Harris, an animal champion, as his running mate

From the animal protection policy perspective, Joe Biden has made a very strong pick for his running mate in the 2020 presidential election. Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has an outstanding record...

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5 years

TY @SenMcSallyAZ , @SenGillibrand , & @SenGaryPeters 4 their amendment on the Sen. Spending Bill--that passed today--2 fund a $ 3 mill grant program 2 provide housing options 4 domestic violence survivors & their pets. TY 4 working 2 ensure survivors can stay w/their beloved pets!

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🎉VICTORY🎉 @POTUS has signed the END Wildlife Trafficking Act & the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act into LAW 🙌 Imperiled wild animals -- like sharks -- are more valuable than the sum of their body parts & we must take steps to protect them before it's too late 🐘🦈

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7 years

#BREAKINGNEWS : Fed appeals court rules to maintain protections for Great Lakes #wolves via @waynepacelle

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5 years

Fantastic news 👏👏👏

@HumaneSociety

The Humane Society of the United States

5 years

BREAKING: Dow AgroSciences ( @corteva ) announced it has ended the dog test we recently exposed in our undercover investigation. We are grateful they have taken this step, & hope they will work with us to re-home the animals so they get to experience life outside of a laboratory.

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TY @SenJohnKennedy & @SenCortezMasto for introducing the Welfare of Our Furry Friends (WOOFF) Act today, in the wake of the tragedy on a recent flight where a family lost their beloved pet, #Kokito , after being forced to stow him in the overhead compartment.

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7 years

TY @repdinatitus for protecting America's iconic #wildhorses & #burros !! 🐴💗

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Dina Titus

7 years

Next month House will take up a bill allowing #WildHorse & #Burro slaughter. I'm filing an amendment to block it.

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7 years

Stevie winning an award for fluffiest pup & thanks to her boss, @RepCohen , 4 being an amazing animal advocate! #HumaneAwards

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HSLF

2 years

Today HSLF launched a new ad in the #PASen race supporting John Fetterman 🗳️🙌 Fetterman knows dogs belong on laps, not in labs and he will champion commonsense federal policies protecting animals and the people who love them 🐶🐾 WATCH NOW 👇

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5 years

‼️BIG NEWS‼️ The #PACTAct , which would finally ban extreme animal cruelty at the federal level, is scheduled for a vote in the House as early as Tuesday 🙌 Please send a message to your Rep asking them to vote YES to #ProtectOurPets 🐶🐱🐾 ACT NOW:

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3 years

Each year, fins from up to 73M sharks are traded globally for shark fin soup. Many of these sharks are left to drown, bleed to death, or be eaten alive by other fish. This #SharkWeek stand with us & fight for a #FinBanNow 🦈🙌 ACT NOW ➡️

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TY to @trutriciahelfer & @lala_kent for joining us yesterday on Capitol Hill to push for the passage of the Humane Cosmetics Act 👏 It's time for the U.S. to join the 44 other countries that have already banned this outdated cruelty & pass the HCA 🐰🐭

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New star-studded push for the Humane Cosmetics Act on Capitol Hill

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block We took to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for a full day of events in support of the Humane Cosmetics Act, H.R. 5399, a bill to end animal-based...

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7 years

DYK? The return of gray #wolves to Yellowstone brings an estimated $35 million in annual tourist revenue to the region. #StopExtinction

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2 years

🎉GREAT NEWS🎉 For the second time, a fed court has ruled that Kenai's brown bears should continue to be protected from the cruel hunting practice of baiting—luring these animals with piles of rotting foods & then killing them. Read more:

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3 years

TY also to @RepCohen , @repdinatitus , @RepJohnKatko , @VernBuchanan , @RepBuddyCarter , @RepAndyBarr , @RepPaulTonko , @RepDonaldPayne , @RepSchakowsky , @RepJerryNadler & @GReschenthaler for also championing this important amdt & making saving horses from slaughter a bipartisan issue 🙌

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4 years

Today, we are announcing our endorsement of @JoeBiden for president 🐶🐱🐾 Biden, & his running mate, @KamalaHarris , both have strong animal-welfare records -- sponsoring & supporting animal protection legislation & policies through the years. Read more:

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TY @RepCohen for your commitment to animals🐎🙌

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Steve Cohen

5 years

Today, the House voted to #PassthePASTAct , which will end the practice of soring #horses : intentionally inflicting pain to the feet of show horses in order to artificially increase their gait. The Senate should swiftly pass the bill! #AnimalRights

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#BREAKING : @POTUS @SecDebHaaland have reaffirmed a Trump admin decision to remove gray wolves from the #EndangeredSpecies list. This defies science & law & puts wolves in danger. @HSLegFund @HumaneSociety are disappointed in this decision & will continue fighting to protect them.

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TY @RepCohen for your tremendous leadership on the PAST Act to save horses from the brutal treatment of soring. Ending this cruelty is long overdue 👏👏👏

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Steve Cohen

2 years

I’ve long worked to end the inhumane practice of torturing Tennessee walking horses' feet and legs to force them to perform a high-stepping gait. Today my bill passed overwhelmingly out of @EnergyCommerce and I hope it heads towards House passage soon.

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If animals could vote, who would they vote for? Our new endorsement site knows--check it out! #Election2016

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GREAT NEWS FOR WHALES🎉 The House just voted to include an amdt in its spending package to provide an addtl $1.5 million to save North Atlantic right whales. W/less than 400 of these animals left, this funding is critical for research to #SAVERightWhales & #StopExtinction 🐋🙌

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TY @RepTedLieu for introducing this important bill 👏👏👏 Glue traps are cruel and outdated and it's past time we ban them.

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Rep. Ted Lieu

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Glue traps are among the cruelest ways to eliminate rodents. They're inhumane and can be dangerous to humans and their pets. Pleased to introduce a bill today to place a national ban on glue traps. Learn more:

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TY @tedlieu for being such an amazing advocate for animals 🐶🐱💕 #HumaneAwards

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Ted Lieu

6 years

Honored to receive Legislative Leader Award from @HSLegFund today! #HumaneSociety #HumaneAwards

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5 years

The House has already passed their version of the RAWR Act (H.R. 97) and we urge the Senate to follow their lead and quickly pass the RAWR Act 🙌 TY @SenJeffMerkley & @SenatorCollins for your leadership 👏👏👏 Read more:

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5 years

TY @VernBuchanan & @RepTedDeutch for your leadership on this important issue!

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Rep. Vern Buchanan

5 years

The torture of innocent animals is abhorrent and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Protecting animals from cruelty is a top priority for me and I look forward to working with Democratic @RepTedDeutch on this important issue. #Sayfie

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Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris 🎉🎉🎉 HSLF was proud to endorse Biden and Harris and we look forward to working with them to advance pro-animal policies to better the lives of animals both here and abroad 🐶🐱🐾 Read more on the blog:

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TY @GavinNewsom 🙌

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Gavin Newsom

5 years

I just signed #AB44 -- one of the strongest animal rights laws in US History -- making California the first state in the nation to ban new fur sales. Also signed a package of important bills that will bring an end to the cruel treatment of many animals across our state.

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TY @RepMikeQuigley for championing this important bill! You are absolutely right, big cats like lions and tigers belong in the wild, not in backyards or apartments. Let’s pass the #BigCatPublicSafetyAct 🙌🦁🐯

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3 years

Big cats like lions and tigers don't belong in apartments, backyards, or roadside zoos. The House is about to vote on the #BigCatPublicSafetyAct to put an end to private ownership of these wild animals. Watch my speech on the bill below ⬇️

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3 years

This is not the first wolf pack targeted by @USDA 's Wildlife Services & it won't be the last so @USFWS must immediately restore endangered species protections to wolves in the Northern Rockies on an emergency basis before it’s too late 🐺 ACT NOW👇

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6 years

TY Chairman @SenShelby & Vice Chairman @SenatorLeahy for passing a spending bill that maintains protections for wolves & wild horses & burros, & that prevents horses from being slaughtered for human consumption. Please take a moment to thank them () TY!

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#BREAKING : The House just reintroduced the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act 🐎🙌 This important bill would permanently ❌ban❌ the domestic slaughter of American horses & their export for that purpose. Read more 👇

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There is simply no way to make horse slaughter humane

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Update 6/16/23: The Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The...

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5 years

TY @RepTedDeutch for your leadership on the #PACTAct !! It's time to make animal cruelty a federal crime to #ProtectOurPets 🐶🐱🐾

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Ted Deutch

5 years

Here’s my selfie with Zion - he enjoys pats, napping and ending animal abuse. Did you know that cruelty against animals is NOT a federal offense? The #PactAct would make animal cruelty a federal crime, and Zion is excited the House is voting on it this afternoon! #ProtectOurPets

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2 years

GREAT NEWS🎉 The House passed HR 6023, to reauthorize the @USPS to sell remaining Save Vanishing Species stamps-sales of which would generate millions to protect imperiled wildlife 🐘🐯 TY @RepJimCosta & @RepJohnKatko for your leadership-we urge the Sen to pass this bill too 🙌

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2 years

Happy #EarthDay2022 🙌 Please retweet & show your support for the Right Whale Coexistence Act, which will aid in the recovery of North Atlantic #RightWhales . With fewer than 340 left in the world, we must act fast to save this iconic species from extinction 🐋

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🚨BREAKING🚨 The #BigCatPublicSafetyAct will be voted on NEXT WEEK in the U.S. House of Representatives! Please contact your U.S. Rep and urge them to vote YES on H.R. 263 to protect public safety and end this cruelty to big cats 🦁🐯🙌 ACT NOW 👇

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3 years

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 @GovernorVA has just signed into law bills that would ban new cosmetics animal testing and sales of animal-tested cosmetics in his state 🐰🐭🙌 Read more 👇

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4 months

The final 2023 #HumaneScorecard is here 🐶🐱🙌 Take a moment and see where your federal legislators stood on a range of key animal protection issues in the first half of the 118th Congress -- whether they have scores of zero, 100+, or somewhere in between, they need to know

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HSLF

2 years

Happy #WorldRatDay 🐀🙌 Did you know rats are very intelligent, social and curious little animals? Help us celebrate these wonderful little creatures 💕

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2 years

🚨BREAKING🚨 @HumaneSociety has filed a brief with #SCOTUS in support of #Prop12 , CA’s landmark law to address animal cruelty & public health issues stemming from the worst factory farming practices. Read more 🐷🐮👇

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Breaking: New developments in key U.S. Supreme Court case for animals

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. The case...

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1 year

The final 2022 #HumaneScorecard is here 🐶🐱🙌 Take a moment & see where your legislators stood on a range of key animal protection issues. Whatever their score, they need to know you care about animal protection & are paying attention to their record.

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3 years

TY @repdinatitus for leading a bipartisan call for @USDA to finalize rule for disaster plans at puppy mills, roadside zoos & other facilities 🙌 With increasingly frequent & severe storms, wildfires & other emergencies, they need plans in place to care for their animals 🐶🐾

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Dina Titus

3 years

My colleagues and I agree, the @USDA should quickly implement the long overdue rule to require emergency preparedness that protects animals in facilities. See our bipartisan letter calling for this common sense requirement.

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4 years

A huge TY to @VernBuchanan for asking the @WhiteHouse for a strong final @USDA rule that will crack down on puppy mills and make sure the dog breeders in this country are raising dogs humanely🙌🐶

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2 years

#BREAKING : The House just voted 304 to 111 to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act 🙌 This important bill will take the necessary steps to finally ❌END❌ the cruel practice of soring. Read more on the blog 👇

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As the House votes to stop soring of horses, it’s PAST time

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block On the House floor Monday night, the House of Representatives voted 304 to 111 to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act into law. With just a few weeks...

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2 years

The FY23 Approps bill would halt imports of 🦁 & 🐘 hunting trophies from Zambia, Tanzania & Zimbabwe, where pops have plummeted. The US is the world’s largest importer of hunting trophies & this would stem that flow. TY @RepTedLieu for championing these protections 👏👏👏

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7 years

TY @RepMcSally , @davereichert & @roslehtinen 4 standing up 4 Alaskan wildlife & voting NO on HJR 69! #CRA #RulesAtRisk #WildlifeRefuge

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4 years

TY @RepCohen & @RepJoeNeguse for amendments pushing @USDA Inspector General to audit USDA’s work on the Horse Protection Act against cruel soring & boost enforcement of anti-animal cruelty laws, building on committee report language requested & secured by 207 Reps 🐎🐕

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🚨BIG NEWS🚨 In a historic move, @USDA has issued their final Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards rule, a landmark federal regulation that strengthens and clarifies animal welfare standards under the organic label. With this first-ever federal standard for farm animal

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4 years

A huge TY to @RepBrianFitz , @RepCharlieCrist , @GReschenthaler , @RepMcGovern , & @CongressmanGT for asking the @WhiteHouse to finalize a @USDA rule that tightens requirements for giving licenses to dog breeders & for requesting better standards of care for our 4-legged friends 🙌🐶

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2 years

‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️ The Humane Cosmetics Act -- a bill that would ❌END❌ cruel animal tests for cosmetics in the U.S. -- was just introduced in Congress! Please ask your members of Congress to support this important legislation 🐭🐰🐹 ACT NOW:

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HSLF

5 years

On behalf of the coalition of orgs working to keep wolves protected under the #EndangeredSpeciesAct , THANK YOU to the 1.8 mill of you who expressed opposition to the @USFWS ’s proposal to strip ESA protections from gray wolves. We accomplish great things when we act as a pack🐺

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2 years

🎉GOOD NEWS🎉 Louisiana has become the 9th state to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals 🙌 We urge Congress to take advantage of this momentum and pass a national ban on cosmetics testing on animals 🐭🐹🐰 Read more:

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2 years

Big thanks to @RepMikeQuigley & @RepBrianFitz for leading the #BigCatPublicSafetyAct & to @RepRaulGrijalva & @RepHuffman for shepherding it through committee 👏 We urge the Senate to follow the House's lead & pass this important bill 🐯🦁🙌 ACT NOW 👇

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Big thank you to @RepBrianFitz , @RepMcGovern , @GReschenthaler & @RepJimmyPanetta for introducing the Puppy Protection Act and bringing hope for dogs languishing in puppy mills 🐶🐾👏

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Tell @USDA to stop protecting animal abusers -- restore animal welfare reports to website!

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