The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) had a busy end to March cozying up to policymakers and Hollywood stars that promote its agenda at two gala events.
On March 25, the HSUS announced its recognition of the work done by 148 members of Congress. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D- ILL) and U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chair John Conyers (D- MI) earned the distinctions of being the “Humane” Senator and Representative of the Year respectively. They received their awards at a reception the same night.
Joining HSUS at the reception were three senators other than Durbin including, Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tom Carper (D-DE), and David Vitter (R-LA). Additionally, 32 representatives also partied with the HSUS and HSLF as they received “Legislative Leader” awards for backing various bills supported by HSUS.
You can click here to learn if one of your federal legislators received an award from HSUS. You can also click here for a slideshow showing congresspersons attending the reception getting their award.
Take Action- If one of your congresspersons did receive an award from HSUS, please contact them. Make certain that they understand the award they received came from the leading anti-hunting organization in the country.
You can obtain your congressperson’s contact by going to the Legislative Action Center.
Meanwhile, on March 30, HSUS followed up its legislative love fest with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood during its 23rd annual “Genesis Awards.” According to the HSUS, the Genesis Awards recognize “artists, writers, and others in entertainment and the media who contributed their time and talents over the past year to raise awareness of the plight and suffering of animals.”
This year the big winners included Ellen DeGeneres and her partner, Portia di Rossi, who were recognized for raising funds to for the infamous Proposition 2 which drastically changed rules for animal agriculture in California. Another big winner was Oprah Winfrey as she got honors for “Outstanding Talk Show” due to her airing of programs on “puppy mills.”
For more on the bash, click here.