The U.S. Congress is back in action this week, and a number of important animal protection policy reforms to stop the worst cruelties are on the agenda. Recent events such as the chimpanzee attack in Connecticut and raids of puppy mills from coast to coast — as well as ongoing abuses like the fraudulent selling of animal fur advertised as “fake” and the export of horses to Canada and Mexico to be slaughtered for food — have made it more critical than ever that our laws protect animals from abuse and harm.

Recognizing that all animals are defenseless without strong laws to protect them, the Humane Society of the U.S. created the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) in 2004. The organization’s goal is to get state and federal laws passed that protect animals from the worst abuses. HSLF also works to educate the public about animal protection issues and to support humane candidates for office.

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