Senate
May 14, 2019Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019
Summary
Official
Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements concerning the inspection of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and actions for sored horses (e.g., horses suffering from pain when moving due to substances or devices placed on their limbs). Specifically, this bill replaces a requirement for the Department of Agriculture to prescribe regulations governing the appointment of inspectors with a requirement for the Horse Industry Organization, which is established by this bill, to appoint inspectors.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(5/14/19)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
LA
Mr. Alexander
(R) TN
Cosponsors (4)
Topics
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 14, 2019