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May 21, 2013
Animal Advocates Encouraged by Progress for Shark Fin Ban in Texas Legislature, Vow Future Efforts after Bill Dies in Senate
Statement from The HSUS vowing future efforts to ban shark fin products in Texas after bill dies in the Senate.
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May 6, 2013
New York Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to End Largest Shark Fin Trade on the Atlantic
The New York Legislature unanimously passed legislation in both chambers to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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May 5, 2013
Texas House of Representatives Passes Bill to Ban Trade in Shark Fins
The Texas House of Representatives passed H.B.852 to prohibit the sale, trade, purchase and transportation of shark fins in Texas. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-District 38, passed the House with a 87-42 vote.
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May 2, 2013
Maryland Becomes First State on East Coast to Ban Shark Fin Trade
In response to Gov. Martin O’Malley signing into law House Bill 1148 and Senate Bill 592, legislation banning the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins, The Humane Society of the United States Maryland state director Tami Santelli issued the following statement:
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May 1, 2013
Delaware Legislature Passes Bill to End Cruel and Unsustainable Shark Fin Trade
Sixteen major animal welfare, environmental and conservation organizations applaud the Delaware legislature for passing H.B. 41 to end Delaware’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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April 23, 2013
New York Senate Passes Bill to End Cruel and Unsustainable Shark Fin Trade
Fourteen major animal welfare, environmental and conservation organizations applaud the New York Senate for unanimously passing S.1711b/A.1769b to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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April 8, 2013
Maryland General Assembly Passes Legislation Banning Shark Fin Trade
The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International, National Aquarium, National Wildlife Federation and Oceana applaud the Maryland General Assembly for banning the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins.
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March 25, 2013
Maryland General Assembly Moves Forward with Shark Fin Trade Ban
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International applaud the Maryland House of Delegates for passing legislation to ban the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins, ending Maryland's contribution to the collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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March 21, 2013
Delaware Animal Advocates Lobby Lawmakers to Protect Sharks, Pets and Wildlife
Delaware residents concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day. Advocates met with their legislators to lobby for strong animal welfare laws, such as House Bill 41, which would prohibit the sale of shark fins in Delaware and end the state’s role in the cruel global shark finning industry.
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March 14, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Austin with Special Guest Kyle Chandler and Daughter Sawyer
Texans concerned about animal welfare, including actor Kyle Chandler, converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better animal protection laws.
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March 14, 2013
HSI y la HSUS Felicitan a las Partes de CITES por Decisión Final de Proteger Ciertas Especies de Tiburones y Mantarrayas del Comercio Internacional
Una delegación de Humane Society International y la Humane Society of the United States defendió más de 40 propuestas para proteger la vida silvestre de las amenazas que presenta la explotación comercial internacional durante la 16ta reunión de CITES en Bangkok.
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March 14, 2013
The HSUS and HSI Applaud Conservation Outcomes at CITES, Express Concern about Polar Bear Survival
A delegation from The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International championed more than 40 proposals to protect wildlife from the threats posed by international commercial trade during the 16th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in Bangkok.
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March 14, 2013
HSI and The HSUS Commend CITES Parties for Protecting Certain Shark and Manta Ray Species from International Commercial Trade
Humane Society International Deputy Wildlife Director Rebecca Regnery released the following statement praising the final decision at the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species to list the oceanic whitetip shark, the porbeagle shark, three species of hammerhead sharks, and two species of manta rays, great and reef, on Appendix II.
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March 11, 2013
HSI and The HSUS Commend CITES Parties for Protecting Certain Shark and Ray Species from International Commercial Trade
Humane Society International Deputy Wildlife Director Rebecca Regnery released the following statement praising an interim decision at the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species to list five shark species and two species of manta rays, great and reef, on Appendix II.
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February 26, 2013
Kyle Chandler and Daughter, Sawyer, to Join Texas Humane Lobby Day in Support of Banning Shark Fin Trade
Kyle Chandler, star of “Friday Night Lights,” Oscar-winning “Argo” and “Zero Dark Thirty,” and his 11-year-old daughter, Sawyer, will be joining The Humane Society of the United States and other concerned animal welfare advocates to meet with Texas lawmakers and lobby for better protections for sharks.
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February 21, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Annapolis
Maryland citizens concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day 2013 in Annapolis to lobby for animal protection laws.
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February 15, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Urges Texas Lawmakers to Ban Trade in Shark Fins
The Humane Society of the United States and Shark Stewards praises Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-District 38, and Sen. Larry Taylor, R-District 11, for introducing H.B.852/S.B 572 to prohibit the sale, trade, purchase and transportation of shark fins in Texas.
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January 29, 2013
Animal Advocates Lobby Washington Lawmakers for Stronger Legislation
Citizens from across Washington participating in the annual Humane Lobby Day assembled at the state capital on Monday to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass animal protection bills.
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January 18, 2013
Wayne's Blog: The Obama Administration’s First Term – Animal Protection Record
With President Obama’s inauguration and second term around the corner, I thought it would be a good opportunity to take a look back at his animal protection record over the last four years. How well has this administration responded to animal protection concerns?
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January 4, 2013
Groups Praise Federal Court’s Ruling to Uphold California Law Banning Shark Fins
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation and the Asian Pacific Ocean Harmony Alliance join The Humane Society of the United States in applauding a San Francisco federal court’s ruling to uphold legislation prohibiting the sale, trade and possession of shark fins in California.
