Sherman was given the award for his leadership efforts on an animal welfare issue and for his perfect score on the Humane Society’s 2008 Legislative Scorecard. The Humane Society was particularly appreciative of Sherman’s introduction of the Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act (H.R. 2711) during the last session of Congress. The legislation was strongly supported by the Humane Society.
The inhumane practice of Internet hunting, also called remote-controlled hunting, occurs when a customer uses a computer and the Internet to aim and fire a weapon that is mounted on a mechanized tripod at a remote location, usually a game ranch where the hunted animals are penned. The Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act proposed a federal prohibition on Internet hunting and penalties for those who violate the prohibition.
Congressman Sherman remains committed to ensuring the humane treatment of animals.
The Humane Society boasts 24,672 supporters in Congressman Sherman’s San Fernando Valley district and more than 11 million nationwide.
