Rep. Calvert Honored for Animal Welfare Leadership

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) received an award for his leadership on animal protection legislation in 2012 from the Humane Society of the United States, together with its affiliate the Humane Society Legislative Fund. Rep. Calvert received a Legislative Leader award for his leadership on more humane, cost-effective, efficient, and reliable alternatives to animal testing.

"Representative Calvert has exhibited outstanding leadership on animal welfare legislation," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. "We are very grateful for his support in creating a more humane world."

"Animals have a special place in the lives of Americans and people throughout the world," said Rep. Calvert. "I'm proud of my record in Congress on animal welfare issues and I look forward to my continued work with the Humane Society."

Every year, the Humane Society Legislative Fund compiles a federal Humane Scorecard to provide a snapshot of animal protection issues considered by the U.S. Congress and give animal advocates a tool to assess the performance of their Senators and Representatives. The scorecard tracks key votes as well as co-sponsorship of important pro-animal bills and signing an annual letter seeking funds needed to enforce key animal welfare laws.

"Animal protection issues continue to bring Members of Congress together across party lines, and have the strong support of mainstream Americans," said HSLF President Michael Markarian. "We thank Representative Calvert for his outstanding work to ensure that our federal laws reflect the core humane values and attitudes of American society."

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization, rated the most effective by its peers. Since 1954, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. humanesociety.org.

The Humane Society Legislative Fund is a social welfare organization incorporated under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and formed in 2004 as a separate lobbying affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States. The 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. hslf.org.