Senate
May 14, 2019

Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019

Summary

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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.

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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