WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) was once again honored by Humane World for Animals (formerly the Humane Society of the United States) in recognition of his continued leadership on animal welfare issues and his consistently perfect voting record in Congress supporting policies that ensure animals are treated with the compassion and respect they deserve. For 21 years in a row, Congressman Sherman has earned a 100% rating from Humane World for Animals, and he has received the organization’s Humane Champion Award twelve times in recognition of his ongoing efforts to protect animals from cruel practices.
“As Mahatma Gandhi observed, ‘the greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.’ I am honored to receive this recognition once again from Humane World for Animals,” said Congressman Sherman. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to strengthen protections for animals and ensure that our laws reflect the basic principle that cruelty has no place in a humane society. I will continue fighting for policies that safeguard animals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.”
Since coming to Congress in 1997, Sherman has been a steadfast advocate for animals, working to ensure they are not subjected to unnecessary cruelty or suffering. As a member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, Sherman has led efforts on a wide range of animal protection issues, including strengthening oversight of puppy mills, protecting endangered and exotic species, ending harmful experimentation on chimpanzees, preventing the slaughter of horses for human consumption, and cracking down on the brutal practice of dog fighting by holding both organizers and spectators accountable.