Why It Matters
Humane World Action Fund kept its lobbying efforts steady in the second quarter of 2026, filing a $40,000 lobbying disclosure with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. This is an increase from the first quarter, where the Humane World Action Fund spent $30,000.
The disclosure features animals and budget/appropriations as areas of interest. The filing features seven lobbyists: Ana Montañez as Policy Adviser, Caryn Dyson as Senior Policy Adviser, Casey Higgins as a Principal, Jocelyn Wiles as Senior Policy Adviser, Molly Brimmer as Senior Policy Adviser, Sam Olswanger as Senior Policy Adviser, and Zach Deatherage as Policy Adviser.
Broader Context
The Puppy Protection Act of 2025 was introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) and aims to raise the standard of how dog owners are required to treat their pet. According to the Humane World Action Fund, the FY2027 USDA-FDA appropriations package produced mixed outcomes for animal welfare priorities.
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