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H.R. 3112119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Introduced: Apr 30, 2025
Latest action: Apr 30, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Guy Reschenthaler

Guy Reschenthaler

Republican • Pennsylvania • District 14

Original Cosponsor

Apr 30, 2025

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Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democrat • Kansas • District 3

Original Cosponsor

Apr 30, 2025

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Maxwell Frost

Maxwell Frost

Democrat • Florida • District 10

May 5, 2025

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Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican • Pennsylvania • District 1

May 5, 2025

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Suzan K. DelBene

Suzan K. DelBene

Democrat • Washington • District 1

May 5, 2025

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Christopher R. Deluzio

Christopher R. Deluzio

Democrat • Pennsylvania • District 17

May 5, 2025

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Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democrat • Virginia • District 4

May 5, 2025

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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Democrat • Florida • District 20

May 6, 2025

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Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democrat • California • District 50

May 6, 2025

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Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democrat • New Jersey • District 11

May 7, 2025

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Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican • New York • District 17

May 8, 2025

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Valerie P. Foushee

Valerie P. Foushee

Democrat • North Carolina • District 4

May 13, 2025

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Daniel S. Goldman

Daniel S. Goldman

Democrat • New York • District 10

May 13, 2025

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David Schweikert

David Schweikert

Republican • Arizona • District 1

May 29, 2025

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William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democrat • Massachusetts • District 9

Jun 4, 2025

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Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democrat • California • District 28

Jun 10, 2025

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Marilyn Strickland

Marilyn Strickland

Democrat • Washington • District 10

Jun 11, 2025

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Frank J. Mrvan

Frank J. Mrvan

Democrat • Indiana • District 1

Jun 17, 2025

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Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democrat • Virginia • District 8

Jun 17, 2025

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Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner

Democrat • Rhode Island • District 2

Jun 20, 2025

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Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democrat • California • District 49

Jun 23, 2025

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Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democrat • California • District 4

Jun 23, 2025

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Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democrat • California • District 10

Jun 23, 2025

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Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar

Democrat • Minnesota • District 5

Jun 23, 2025

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Nellie Pou

Nellie Pou

Democrat • New Jersey • District 9

Jun 27, 2025

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André Carson

André Carson

Democrat • Indiana • District 7

Jul 10, 2025

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Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democrat • Arizona • District 4

Jul 10, 2025

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Maggie Goodlander

Maggie Goodlander

Democrat • New Hampshire • District 2

Jul 10, 2025

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Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Democrat • New York • District 18

Jul 10, 2025

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Morgan McGarvey

Morgan McGarvey

Democrat • Kentucky • District 3

Jul 10, 2025

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Laura Friedman

Laura Friedman

Democrat • California • District 30

Jul 10, 2025

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Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democrat • Michigan • District 3

Jul 10, 2025

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Delia C. Ramirez

Delia C. Ramirez

Democrat • Illinois • District 3

Jul 29, 2025

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Thomas R. Suozzi

Thomas R. Suozzi

Democrat • New York • District 3

Jul 29, 2025

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Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democrat • Colorado • District 6

Aug 5, 2025

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April McClain Delaney

April McClain Delaney

Democrat • Maryland • District 6

Aug 15, 2025

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Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democrat • New Jersey • District 1

Aug 15, 2025

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Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democrat • Washington • District 8

Aug 26, 2025

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Susie Lee

Susie Lee

Democrat • Nevada • District 3

Sep 2, 2025

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democrat • Florida • District 25

Oct 3, 2025

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Lateefah Simon

Lateefah Simon

Democrat • California • District 12

Oct 3, 2025

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Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democrat • Maryland • District 7

Oct 3, 2025

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Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

Democrat • New York • District 4

Oct 3, 2025

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Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican • South Carolina • District 1

Oct 10, 2025

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Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democrat • Michigan • District 13

Oct 17, 2025

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Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democrat • Pennsylvania • District 5

Oct 17, 2025

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Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democrat • New York • District 20

Oct 17, 2025

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Brendan F. Boyle

Brendan F. Boyle

Democrat • Pennsylvania • District 2

Oct 17, 2025

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LaMonica McIver

LaMonica McIver

Democrat • New Jersey • District 10

Oct 17, 2025

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Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democrat • Illinois • District 13

Oct 17, 2025

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Lori Trahan

Lori Trahan

Democrat • Massachusetts • District 3

Oct 17, 2025

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Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democrat • Oregon • District 1

Oct 21, 2025

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Summer L. Lee

Summer L. Lee

Democrat • Pennsylvania • District 12

Oct 21, 2025

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Kristen McDonald Rivet

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democrat • Michigan • District 8

Oct 24, 2025

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Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democrat • Virginia • District 10

Oct 24, 2025

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Sarah McBride

Sarah McBride

Democrat • Delaware

Oct 24, 2025

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Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democrat • New Jersey • District 8

Oct 28, 2025

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Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democrat • Michigan • District 11

Oct 31, 2025

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Eric Sorensen

Eric Sorensen

Democrat • Illinois • District 17

Oct 31, 2025

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Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democrat • California • District 36

Oct 31, 2025

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Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democrat • Georgia • District 6

Nov 4, 2025

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Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democrat • Colorado • District 2

Nov 4, 2025

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Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democrat • Illinois • District 14

Nov 4, 2025

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Pete Aguilar

Pete Aguilar

Democrat • California • District 33

Nov 4, 2025

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Frederica S. Wilson

Frederica S. Wilson

Democrat • Florida • District 24

Nov 12, 2025

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Michael R. Turner

Michael R. Turner

Republican • Ohio • District 10

Nov 17, 2025

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Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democrat • California • District 37

Nov 17, 2025

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Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democrat • Illinois • District 6

Nov 20, 2025

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Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Democrat • California • District 42

Nov 20, 2025

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Juan Vargas

Juan Vargas

Democrat • California • District 52

Nov 20, 2025

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Cleo Fields

Cleo Fields

Democrat • Louisiana • District 6

Nov 20, 2025

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Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democrat • Florida • District 22

Nov 20, 2025

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Wesley Bell

Wesley Bell

Democrat • Missouri • District 1

Nov 20, 2025

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Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democrat • Vermont

Dec 2, 2025

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Steven Horsford

Steven Horsford

Democrat • Nevada • District 4

Dec 4, 2025

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Herbert C. Conaway

Herbert C. Conaway

Democrat • New Jersey • District 3

Dec 10, 2025

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Johnny Olszewski

Johnny Olszewski

Democrat • Maryland • District 2

Dec 11, 2025

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Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democrat • New Hampshire • District 1

Dec 19, 2025

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Sylvia R. Garcia

Sylvia R. Garcia

Democrat • Texas • District 29

Jan 27, 2026

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Laurel M. Lee

Laurel M. Lee

Republican • Florida • District 15

Apr 13, 2026

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Analilia Mejia

Analilia Mejia

Democrat • New Jersey • District 11

Sep 1, 2026

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Recorded Actions

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H11100Apr 30, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Intro-HApr 30, 2025

Introduced in House

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Lobbying Activity

Federal lobbying disclosures that explicitly identify H.R. 3112. These records show reported lobbying involving the legislation; they do not establish that every member of Congress, sponsor, or voter was personally contacted.

THE CAVALRY GROUP LLC

Registrant: THE CAVALRY GROUP, LLC

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Aug 28, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 5041 / S 2555, HR 1477 Agriculture: H-1477, HR-349, S-1538 / HR 3112, 2026 Farm Bill

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

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ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Registrant: HANKA ADVISOR LLC

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Aug 12, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608FY26 USDA appropriations; FY27 Continuing Resolution FY27 Interior Appropriations FY278 Agriculture Appropriations Natural Resources: HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608FY26 USDA appropriations; FY27 Continuing Resolution FY27 Interior Appropriations FY278 Agriculture Appropriations Budget/Appropriations: HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608FY26 USDA appropriations; FY27 Continuing Resolution FY27 Interior Appropriations FY278 Agriculture Appropriations

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ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Registrant: TOM ALBERT CONSULTING, LLC

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 17, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 Natural Resources: HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 Budget/Appropriations: FY26 USDA appropriations; FY26 Continuing Resolution FY26 Interior Appropriations Agriculture: Farm bill; HR 349, Animal Welfare Act; USDA appropriations; HR 3112; S 1538; HR 3456; HR 2976

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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THE CAVALRY GROUP LLC

Registrant: THE CAVALRY GROUP, LLC

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jun 3, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 5041 / S 2555, HR 1477 Agriculture: H-1477, HR-349, S-1538 / HR 3112, 2026 Farm Bill

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $5,250

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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THE CAVALRY GROUP LLC

Registrant: THE CAVALRY GROUP, LLC

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Jun 3, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 5041 / S 2555, HR 1477 Agriculture: H-1477, HR-349, S-1538 / HR 3112

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $5,250

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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THE CAVALRY GROUP LLC

Registrant: THE CAVALRY GROUP, LLC

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
May 18, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 5041 / S 2555, HR 1477 Agriculture: H-1477, HR-349, S-1538 / HR 3112

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

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ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Registrant: TOM ALBERT CONSULTING, LLC

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 20, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 Natural Resources: HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 Budget/Appropriations: FY26 USDA appropriations; FY26 Continuing Resolution FY26 Interior Appropriations Agriculture: Farm bill; HR 349, Animal Welfare Act; USDA appropriations; HR 3112; S 1538; HR 3456; HR 2976

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC

Registrant: MIKE WILLIAMS CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC (F/K/A MW CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC)

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 19, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Legislation and policy related the Animal Welfare Act education and enforcement including FY 2027 Appropriations, HR 3349 - Healthy Dog Importation Act, HR 2553 - Puppy Protection Act, HR 3112 Better Care for Animals Act, HR 349 - Goldies Act, HR 1477 Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act, Farm Bill, and Greyhound Protection Act. Defense: Policy and funding related to the availability and procurement of military working and explosive detection dogs, FY 2027 appropriations and NDAA bills. Homeland Security: Legislation and policy related to the procurement of explosive detection and other working dogs, Fy 2027 Appropriations and NDAA.

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Defense, Dept of (DOD) Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Reported filing-period amount: $35,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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THE CAVALRY GROUP LLC

Registrant: THE CAVALRY GROUP, LLC

4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
Feb 19, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 5041 / S 2555, HR 1477 Agriculture: H-1477, HR-349, S-1538 / HR 3112

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $5,250

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC

Registrant: MIKE WILLIAMS CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC (F/K/A MW CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC)

4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
Jan 19, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Legislation and policy related the Animal Welfare Act education and enforcement including FY 2026 Appropriations, HR 3349 - Healthy Dog Importation Act, HR 2553 - Puppy Protection Act, HR 3112 Better Care for Animals Act, HR 349 - Goldies Act and HR 1477 Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act. Defense: Policy and funding related to the availability and procurement of military working and explosive detection dogs. Homeland Security: Legislation and policy related to the procurement of explosive detection and other working dogs, NDAA..

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Defense, Dept of (DOD) Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Reported filing-period amount: $35,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Registrant: TOM ALBERT CONSULTING, LLC

4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
Jan 13, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 Natural Resources: HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 Budget/Appropriations: FY26 USDA appropriations; FY26 Continuing Resolution FY26 Interior Appropriations Agriculture: Farm bill; HR 349, Animal Welfare Act; USDA appropriations; HR 3112; S 1538; HR 3456; HR 2976

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

THE CAVALRY GROUP LLC

Registrant: THE CAVALRY GROUP, LLC

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Nov 20, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 5041 / S 2555, HR 1477 Agriculture: H-1477, HR-349, S-1538 / HR 3112

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $5,250

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC

Registrant: MIKE WILLIAMS CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC (F/K/A MW CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC)

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Oct 20, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Legislation and policy related the Animal Welfare Act education and enforcement including FY 2026 Appropriations, HR 3349 - Healthy Dog Importation Act, HR 2553 - Puppy Protection Act, HR 3112 Better Care for Animals Act, HR 349 - Goldies Act and HR 1477 Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act, Defense: Policy and funding related to the availability and procurement of military working and explosive detection dogs. Homeland Security: Legislation and policy related to the procurement of explosive detection and other working dogs, FY2026 Appropriations and NDAA bills.

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Defense, Dept of (DOD) Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Reported filing-period amount: $35,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Registrant: TOM ALBERT CONSULTING, LLC

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Oct 20, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 Natural Resources: HR 1676 (SWAPS); HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594;HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976; HR 3199; HR 181; HR 2608 Budget/Appropriations: FY26 USDA appropriations; FY26 Continuing Resolution FY26 Interior Appropriations Agriculture: Farm bill; HR 349, Animal Welfare Act; USDA appropriations; HR 3112; S 1538; HR 3456; HR 2976

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

THE CAVALRY GROUP LLC

Registrant: THE CAVALRY GROUP, LLC

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Sep 4, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 5041 / S 2555, HR 1477 Agriculture: H-1477, HR-349, S-1538 / HR 3112

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

View official LDA filing ↗

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC

Registrant: MIKE WILLIAMS CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC (F/K/A MW CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC)

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 18, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Homeland Security: Legislation and policy related to the procurement of explosive detection and other working dogs, FY2026 Appropriations and NDAA bills. Animals: Legislation and policy related the Animal Welfare Act education and enforcement including FY 2026 Appropriations, HR 3349 - Healthy Dog Importation Act, HR 2553 - Puppy Protection Act, HR 3112 Better Care for Animals Act, HR 349 - Goldies Act and HR 1477 Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act, Defense: Policy and funding related to the availability and procurement of military working and explosive detection dogs.

Government entities reported: Defense, Dept of (DOD) Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Reported filing-period amount: $30,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Registrant: TOM ALBERT CONSULTING, LLC

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 8, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 102, HR 1897, Farm Bill (HR 4867), HR 3112; S 1538, HR 2976, HR 3538 Natural Resources: HR 1676 (SWAPS); HR 1897, Farm Bill; HR 102; HR 3538; HR 3199; S 1594 Budget/Appropriations: FY26 USDA appropriations; FY25 Continuing Resolution FY26 Interior Appropriations Agriculture: Farm bill; HR 349, Animal Welfare Act; USDA appropriations; HR 3112; S 1538; HR 3456; HR 2976

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

THE CAVALRY GROUP LLC

Registrant: THE CAVALRY GROUP, LLC

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Jun 4, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: HR 349, HR 5041 / S 2555, HR 1477 Agriculture: H-1477, HR-349, S-1538 / HR 3112

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $5,250

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND

Registrant: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 23, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations oHorse Protection Act enforcement oWild horses and burros oHorse slaughter defund oAnimal testing alternatives oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oAnimal fighting and Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act enforcement oPets Evacuation and Transportation Standards implementation oBig Cat Public Safety Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grants oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oVeterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program and Veterinary Services Grant Program oSupport Endangered Species Act implementation; oppose removal of ESA regulations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund, USFWS International Affairs and USFWS Office of Law Enforcement oWildlife trafficking oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oShark Fins Sale Elimination Act Enforcement oWildlife Crossings Pilot Program oJohn H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance grant program oReducing hardship for international transportation of domestic animals oOppose primate infrastructure oOppose Save Our Bacon Act, Food Security and Farm Protection Act, and related legislation oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act oOppose trophy hunting Imports oOppose M-44s oBlock funding to issue USDA licenses to those who would travel elephants overnight Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.2253/S. 4437) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oPeople and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) oProviding for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) oEjiao Act (H.R. 5544) oVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) oSave Animals Through Operational Shelters (SATOS) Act (H.R. 6716) oCanyons Law (H.R. 4180/ S. 2179) oWildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078) oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act oOppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) oOppose Healthy Dog Importation Act (H.R. 3349/S. 1725) oOppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/S. 445) oOppose Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 556/S. 537) oOppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) oOppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) oOppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) oOppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) oOppose Protecting Local Zoos Act (H.R. 7159) oConcerns with S.J. Res 69/ H.J. Res. 111 Farm Bill (H.R. 7567/Senate discussion draft) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.2253/S. 4437) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program reauthorization oSupport for provisions advance alternatives to animal testing oWildlife corridors/crossings oAnimal Welfare Act protections and oversight oAlternative protein research oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Healthy Dog Importation Act oOppose weakening of dog protections oOppose mink fur industry development and expansion oOppose removal of ESA protections oOppose M-44s NDAA (H.R. 8800/S. 4784) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oOppose removal of ESA regulations oOppose waivers to permit live tissue trauma training BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870) oReauthorization of the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program oEnding transport of horses for slaughter Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGrizzly Bears oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oWildlife trafficking oM-44s oBig Cats Public Safety Act oHunting/fishing regulations oShark fin sales elimination act and shark matters more generally oGod squad/Endangered Species Committee action oDepopulation oLine speeds for poultry and pork oListing pangolins and giraffes under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) oEndangered Species Act Implementing Regulations oUSDA Animal Welfare Act regulations for dogs Budget/Appropriations: Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations oHorse Protection Act enforcement oWild horses and burros oHorse slaughter defund oAnimal testing alternatives oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oAnimal fighting and Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act enforcement oPets Evacuation and Transportation Standards implementation oBig Cat Public Safety Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grants oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oVeterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program and Veterinary Services Grant Program oSupport Endangered Species Act implementation; oppose removal of ESA regulations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund, USFWS International Affairs and USFWS Office of Law Enforcement oWildlife trafficking oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oShark Fins Sale Elimination Act Enforcement oWildlife Crossings Pilot Program oJohn H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance grant program oReducing hardship for international transportation of domestic animals oOppose primate infrastructure oOppose Save Our Bacon Act, Food Security and Farm Protection Act, and related legislation oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act oOppose trophy hunting Imports oOppose M-44s oBlock funding to issue USDA licenses to those who would travel elephants overnight

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interior, Dept of (DOI) Justice, Dept of (DOJ) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $280,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (FKA HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)

Registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 20, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 and H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025. Budget/Appropriations: Issues related to funding for programs concerning animal welfare.

Government entities reported: Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $40,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 7, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253/S. 4437 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") H.R. 3806 ("New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025") H.R. 4921 ("Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act of 2025") H.R. 5286 ("Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act") H.R. 5342 (Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act) H.R. 7371 ("No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026") H.R. 7438/S. 4558 ("PETSAFE Act of 2026") H.R. 7567 ("Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026") H.R. 8378/S. 4361 ("Pets Belong with Family Act") H.R. 8473/S. 620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act") H.R. 8627 ("Petfax Act of 2026") H.R. 8646 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027") H.R. 9184/S. 4146 ("Local Data for Better Conservation Act") S.1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") S.1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") S.1725 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") S.3552 ("HAULS Act of 2025") S. 4451 ("Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act of 2026")

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Commerce, Dept of (DOC) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interior, Dept of (DOI) Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SENATE U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND

Registrant: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 21, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.2253) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oPeople and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) oProviding for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) oEjiao Act (H.R. 5544) oVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) oSave Animals Through Operational Shelters (SATOS) Act (H.R. 6716) oWildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078) oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act oOppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) oOppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) oOppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) oOppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) oOppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) oOppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) oOppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) oOppose Protecting Local Zoos Act (H.R. 7159) oConcerns with S.J. Res 69/ H.J. Res. 111 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Section 12005 (Healthy Dog Importation Act, H.R. 3349) oOppose weakening of dog protections (Section 12604 (c) ) oOppose Mink Fur Industry Development/Expansion (Section 3201(d)) NDAA (H.R. 3838/S. 2296) o Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oOppose removal of ESA regulations Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oGrizzly Bears oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oWildlife trafficking oBig Cats Public Safety Act oTrophy hunting oShark fin sales elimination act and shark matters more generally oGod squad/Endangered Species Committee action oRetirement of animals used in research oListing pangolins and giraffes under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) oFunding priorities for the FY27 Presidents Budget Request oEndangered Species Act Implementing Regulations oEvacuation of U.S. citizens pets from overseas in crises oUSDA Animal Welfare Act regulations for dogs oNIH DPCPSI Proposed Reorganization Budget/Appropriations: Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations oHorse Protection Act enforcement oWild horses and burros oHorse slaughter defund oAnimal testing alternatives oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grants oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oVeterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program and Veterinary Services Grant Program oEndangered Species Act implementation; oppose attacks oMultinational Species Conservation Fund, USFWS International Affairs and USFWS Office of Law Enforcement oWildlife trafficking oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oOppose primate infrastructure oOppose Save Our Bacon Act, Food Security and Farm Protection Act, and related legislation oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act oShark Fins Sale Elimination Act Enforcement oWildlife Crossings Pilot Program oBan Trophy Hunting Imports oJohn H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance grant program oOppose M-44s

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interior, Dept of (DOI) Justice, Dept of (DOJ) Natl Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE State, Dept of (DOS) White House Office

Reported filing-period amount: $220,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND (FKA HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)

Registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 20, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 and H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025. Budget/Appropriations: Issues related to funding for programs concerning animal welfare.

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE White House Office

Reported filing-period amount: $30,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 7, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") H.R. 3806 ("New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025") H.R. 4921 ("Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act of 2025") H.R. 5286 ("Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act") H.R. 5342 (Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act) H.R. 7371 ("No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026") H.R. 7438 ("PETSAFE Act of 2026") H.R. 7567 ("Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026") S.620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act") S.1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") S.1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") S.1725 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") S.3552 ("HAULS Act of 2025") S.4146 ("Local Data for Better Conservation Act")

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Commerce, Dept of (DOC) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interior, Dept of (DOI) Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SENATE U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND

Registrant: HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)

4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
Jan 26, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.2253) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) Ejiao Act (H.R. 5544) Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) Save Animals Through Operational Shelters (SATOS) Act (H.R. 6716) Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act Oppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) Oppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) Oppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) Oppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) Oppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) Oppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) Oppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) Concerns with S.J. Res 69/ H.J. Res. 111 Farm Bill Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws NDAA (H.R. 3838/S. 2296) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) Oppose removal of ESA regulations Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves (listing and cancellation of the National Wolf Recovery Plan) Grizzly Bears Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement New Approach Methods to animal testing Animal Testing for UV Filters Wild Horses and Burros HISA Wildlife trafficking Big Cats Public Safety Act Importation permits for wildlife Trophy hunting CITES and CoP20 Proposal 4 related to giraffes NIH Chimpanzees Listing pangolins and giraffes under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) Funding priorities for the FY27 Presidents Budget Request Endangered Species Act Implementing Regulations Twenty-Eight Hour Law regulations OSHA general duty clause - animal handling/performance Veterinary workforce shortages USDA permits to import dogs for adoption PACT Act Enforcement Desert tortoise/Florida panther protections under the ESA Budget/Appropriations: Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Horse Protection Act enforcement Wild horses and burros Horse slaughter defund Animal testing alternatives Animal Welfare Act enforcement Big Cat Public Safety Act implementation Protecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grants Humane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program and Veterinary Services Grant Program Endangered Species Act implementation; oppose attacks Multinational Species Conservation Fund, USFWS International Affairs and USFWS Office of Law Enforcement Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act Oppose primate infrastructure Oppose Save Our Bacon Act, Food Security and Farm Protection Act, and related legislation Oppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act

Government entities reported: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interior, Dept of (DOI) Labor, Dept of (DOL) SENATE White House Office

Reported filing-period amount: $180,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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