Humane Society of the United States, The
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Animal protection
Lobbying Interests:
Humane treatment of all animals including wildlife, exotic (non-native) species, companion animals and farm animals.
Title:
Manager-Lobbying, Reporting, & Accounting
Animal protection
Lobbying Interests:
Humane treatment of all animals including wildlife, exotic (non-native) species, companion animals and farm animals.
Title:
Manager-Lobbying, Reporting, & Accounting
Contact
LRJ
Linda R. Jones
1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20037
(410) 987-0252
(202) 778-6126
ljones@humanesociety.org
http://www.humanesociety.org/
1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20037
(410) 987-0252
(202) 778-6126
ljones@humanesociety.org
http://www.humanesociety.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 30
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to the use of wood to contain bear bait or feed in logs or stumps.
Bill Text and History
2/9/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20210209_HSUS-WI-blackbear-baiting-testimony-Oppose AB30-2-10-2021.pdf
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to the use of wood to contain bear bait or feed in logs or stumps.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/9/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20210209_HSUS-WI-blackbear-baiting-testimony-Oppose AB30-2-10-2021.pdf
Assembly Bill 341
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 368
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
8/20/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
ASA 1 defeats the original intent of AB 368 - to strengthen cruelty protections for companion animals - by removing protections for hunting dogs. ASA 1 also contains added language that could disproportionately impact multigenerational families.
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/20/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
ASA 1 defeats the original intent of AB 368 - to strengthen cruelty protections for companion animals - by removing protections for hunting dogs. ASA 1 also contains added language that could disproportionately impact multigenerational families.
Assembly Bill 598
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/11/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill allows canned/caged hunting of numerous non-native species including antelope, saiga, wildebeest, impala etc. Removes non-native bovids from W.S.A. 951.09 which generally prohibits hunting of tied, staked out, caged, confined animals.
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/11/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill allows canned/caged hunting of numerous non-native species including antelope, saiga, wildebeest, impala etc. Removes non-native bovids from W.S.A. 951.09 which generally prohibits hunting of tied, staked out, caged, confined animals.
Assembly Bill 1073
Relating to: prohibiting cat declawing procedures.
Bill Text and History
3/9/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: prohibiting cat declawing procedures.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/9/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 1162
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/21/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/21/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to the use of wood to contain bear bait or feed in logs or stumps.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 14
2/2/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to the use of wood to contain bear bait or feed in logs or stumps.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 14
Against
Notification Date2/2/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 347
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 366
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
9/8/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the original bill language but do not support the amended language of SSA 1 as it specifically removes animal cruelty protections for dogs used for hunting. Dogs used to hunt should be provided the same protections as non-hunting dogs.
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/8/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the original bill language but do not support the amended language of SSA 1 as it specifically removes animal cruelty protections for dogs used for hunting. Dogs used to hunt should be provided the same protections as non-hunting dogs.
Senate Bill 563
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/19/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill allows canned hunting of numerous non-native species including water buffalo, antelope, saiga, wildebeest, impala etc. Removes bovids from W.S.A. 951.09 which generally prohibits hunting of tied, staked out, caged, confined animals.
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/19/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill allows canned hunting of numerous non-native species including water buffalo, antelope, saiga, wildebeest, impala etc. Removes bovids from W.S.A. 951.09 which generally prohibits hunting of tied, staked out, caged, confined animals.
Senate Bill 580
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/4/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 618
Relating to: requiring the repeal of hunting, trapping, and fishing administrative rules in conjunction with promulgation of new rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/19/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requiring the repeal of hunting, trapping, and fishing administrative rules in conjunction with promulgation of new rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/19/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 620
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/19/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/19/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 1001
Relating to: prohibiting cat declawing procedures.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: prohibiting cat declawing procedures.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/18/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Declawing of cats
Declawing of cats
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/18/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/18/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation related to possession of dogs by those convicted of serious felonies (LRB-0071/P1)
Legislation related to possession of dogs by those convicted of serious felonies (LRB-0071/P1)
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/4/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/4/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics relating to animal welfare and animal cruelty
Topics relating to animal welfare and animal cruelty
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal relating to wolves, wolf management, wolf conservation
Any proposal relating to wolves, wolf management, wolf conservation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Management of Grey Wolves in Wisconsin
Management of Grey Wolves in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $14,236.22 |
2021 July - December $14,570.94 |
2022 January - June $12,976.23 |
2022 July - December $12,500.54 |
Total $54,283.93 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 23.75 |
2021 July - December 19.00 |
2022 January - June 11.50 |
2022 July - December 7.75 |
Total 62.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 102.00 |
2021 July - December 101.25 |
2022 January - June 36.75 |
2022 July - December 16.75 |
Total 256.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 15% |
2022 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 15% |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 15% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 14% |
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: grievous bodily harm to or the death of an animal and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 15% |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: farm-raised game bovids. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 15% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: prohibiting cat declawing procedures.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 15% |
Total 5% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 15% |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 15% |
Total 13% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 30% |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 17% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 15% |
Total 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.