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Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1455| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
Lamar Alexander

Lamar Alexander

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Mitch McConnell (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Feb 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1157
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • February 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1157
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Animals

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsHealth personnelKentuckyLicensing and registrationsMammalsMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersTennesseeVeterinary medicine and animal diseases

Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1455| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
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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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1157
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • February 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1157
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Lamar Alexander

Lamar Alexander

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Mitch McConnell (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Animals

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsHealth personnelKentuckyLicensing and registrationsMammalsMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersTennesseeVeterinary medicine and animal diseases