Congressman Brad Sherman Receives Humane Champion Award from the Humane Society

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) received the Humane Champion Award from the Humane Society of the United States in recognition of his leadership efforts on animal welfare issues and for his consistently perfect score on the Humane Society's Legislative Scorecard.

"I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the Humane Society," saidCongressman Sherman. "For over 27 years, I've worked tirelessly to ensure the welfare and humane treatment of all animals, and I remain committed to continue championing policies that ensure animals are treated with the compassion and respect they deserve."

Since coming to Congress in 1997, Sherman has been a fierce advocate for animals, working to ensure that they are not subjected to undue pain or suffering. As a member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, Sherman has been a leader on a range of animal protection issues including the regulation of puppy mills, protecting endangered and exotic animals, halting experimentation on chimpanzees, protecting horses from slaughter and consumption, and stopping the disgusting sport of dog fighting by punishing animal fighting spectators.

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