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Schedule A {Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES~m~;~g Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See page 11 of the instructions.)

(To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768)

53-0225390 Pa e6

N/A

Check ~ a D ilthe or anization belon s to an affiliated rou • Check ~ bD if au checked "a" and "limited control" rovisions a I.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures

(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)

(a)Affiliated group

totais

N/A

(b)To be completed for allelecting organizations

36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 1--'3"'6+ + _37 Total lobbying expenditures to infiuence a iegislative body (direct lobbying) 1--'3"'7+ + _38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 1-"3"'8+ -+ _39 Other exempt purpose expenditures 1--'3"'9+ + _40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 4041 Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount tram the tollowing table -

If the amount on line 40 is - The lobbying nontaxable amount is -

Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 40 ............•...•..................

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 •••••••••.•• $100,000 plUs 15% of the excess over $500,000

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 ••.. $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% oftha excess over $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000 ..... ............•................. $1,000,000 ..........•.....•.............................•..•

42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of iine 41) .43 Subtract line 42 from line 36. Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 3644 Subtract line 41 tram line 38. Enter -0- il line 41 is more than line 38

Caution: If there is an amount on either/ine 43 or line 44, you must fife Form 4720.

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501 (h)(Some organizations that made asection 501{h) election do not have to complete ali of the five coiumns

beiow. See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 on page 13 of the instructions.)

lobbying Expenditures Ouring 4-Year Averaging Period NACalendar yea, (orfiscal year beginning in)

(a)2007

(b)2006

(c)2005

(d)2004

(e)Total

SEE STATEMENT 31

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

152 971.

401 050.

453 059.

728 175.

119 422.

3 375 677.

1 521 000.

XxxNo

x

xx

x

x

Yes

50 Grassroots lobbyinge enditures.

45 Lobbying nontaxableamount .. . .

47 Total iobbyinge enditures.

46 Lobbying ceiling amount150% of line 45 e

49 Grassroots ceiling amOunt150% of line 48 e .

".VI{' Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities(For reporting only by organ~ations that did not complete Part VI-A) (S" page 14 of the instructions.)

48 Grassroots nontaxableamount .

During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including any attempt toinfluence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use ot

a Volunteers . .b Paid staff or management (Inciude compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.).. . .

c Media advertisements . .d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public . .e Publications, or published or broadcast statements . .f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes .9 Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body.... . .h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means .

Total lobbying expenditures (Add lines cthrough h.) .If 'Yes" to any of the above, also attach astatement giving adetailed description of the lobbying activities.

17Schedule A (Form 990 or 99HZ) 2007

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES 53-0225390

SCHEDULE A STATEMENT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES - PART VI-B STATEMENT 31

IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND CREATE A HUMANEAND SUSTAINABLE WORLD FOR ALL ANIMALS, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITEDSTATES PLANS, COORDINATES, AND IMPLEMENTS A PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM. THISPROGRAM INCLUDES MAINTAINING AND EXPANDING CONTACTS WITH MEMBERS OFCONGRESS, STATE LEGISLATORS, EXECUTIVE AND REGULATORY AGENCIES, ANIMALWELFARE COALITIONS, AND OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. MANY OFOUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOCUS ON BUILDING SUPPORT FOR OR VOICING OPPOSITIONTO PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT THE WELFAREOF PETS, FARM ANIMALS, WILDLIFE, OR OTHER ANIMALS.FEDERAL ACTIVITIESAT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, THE HSUS ADVOCATED FOR ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATIONRELATING TO THE FOLLOWING ISSUES IN 2007:STRENGTHENING FEDERAL ANIMAL FIGHTING LAW WITH TOUGHER PENALTIES AND NEWPROHIBITIONS;ENSURING THAT ANIMALS RETIRED INTO NATIONAL CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY SYSTEMCAN'T BE RECLAIMED FOR RESEARCH;CALLING ON THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT TO END ITS COMMERCIAL SEAL HUNTSHALTING THE SLAUGHTER OF HORSES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION;ENDING SUBSIDIES UNDER FOREIGN AID BUDGET FOR TROPHY HUNTING OF ELEPHANTS,LEOPARDS, AND OTHER SPECIES;CURBING MASSIVE OVERUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS ON FACTORY FARMS TO SUPPORTOVERCROWDED, FILTHY, AND INHUMANE CONDITIONS;ENDING USE IN RESEARCH OF DOGS AND CATS OBTAINED FROM CLASS B DEALERS ANDTHEIR "RANDOM SOURCES," INCLUDING PET THEFT AND FRAUDULENT RESPONSETO FREE-TO-GOOD-HOME ADS;PROHIBITING IMPORTATION OF PUPPIES UNDER THE AGE OF SIX MONTHS;

. BARRING USE OF LIVE ANIMALS IN MEDICAL SALES DEMOS;BLOCKING APPROVAL OF FOOD FROM CLONED ANIMALS;MAINTAINING BAN ON SALES OF SMALL TURTLES:OPPOSING $12 MILLION SUBSIDY TO VEAL INDUSTRY;BANNING THE SLAUGHTER OF ANY DOWNED LIVESTOCK AND REQUIRING THAT THESEANIMALS BE IMMEDIATELY HUMANELY EUTHANIZED;REQUIRING THE SUPPLIERS OF MEAT, DAIRY, AND EGG PRODUCTS TO FEDERALPROGRAMS MEET BASIC ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS;BANNING INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN NONHUMAN PRIMATES FOR THE PET TRADE;EXERTING PRESSURE ON THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT TO STOP ITS WHALE HUNTING;REQUIRING LABELING OF ALL FUR PRODUCTS REGARDLESS OF VALUE AND EXPLICITLYINCLUDING RACCOON DOGS UNDER THE CURRENT PROHIBITION ON COMMERCE IN DOGAND CAT FUR

78 STATEMENT(S) 31