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Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF)
is a social welfare organization incorporated under section
501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. HSLF works to pass animal
protection laws at the state and federal level, to educate the
public about animal protection issues, and to support humane
candidates for office.
Most animal protection
organizations are non-profit charities and, as such, are limited in
their lobbying work. Even if you combine their spending on public
policy lobbying, you’d find that the total is miniscule compared to
that of our opponents. The NRA, for example, spends tens of millions
of dollars each year on lobbying and political activity. Our other
political opponents—including the American Farm Bureau, the National
Pork Producers Council, Safari Club International and Ringling
Bros.—have huge war chests. We are at a distinct and often
overwhelming disadvantage when we attempt to push sweeping and
meaningful reforms.
HSLF was formed in 2004 as a
separate lobbying affiliate of The Humane Society of the United
States. As a 501(c)(4) lobbying organization, HSLF can engage in
more public policy work, build an army of trained activists and
compete with other groups that have long been operating at a
different level. HSLF may not be able to match its opponents dollar
for dollar, but it will be more aggressive and more effective. That
means more lobbyists at the state and federal levels, more ballot
initiatives and more victories for animals.
HSLF publishes the
Humane Scorecard, which tracks the voting records of
members of Congress, as well as a
Voter Guide, which makes recommendations for supporting humane
candidates. We also operate the
Humane Action Network, which organizes thousands of volunteers
and calls them to action on important issues and publish HumaneLines,
a free electronic newsletter with news and action alerts. Please
join HSLF as we take our legislative activity to a whole new level
and push forward a wide range of reforms for animals. It’s time to
get political for animals.
For more information or to make
a donation to the HSLF, visit their website:
Humane Society Legislative Fund
Humane Society Legislative Fund
Attn: Victories for Animals
519 C Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
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