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Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3623| House 
| Updated: 5/30/2025
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (24)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2025, aims to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the interstate transportation of horses in specific types of vehicles. Its primary purpose is to prevent the transport of horses across state lines, or to and from U.S. territories, in motor vehicles that have two or more levels stacked on top of one another . The bill defines "motor vehicle" for this purpose as a mechanically powered vehicle primarily for public highway use, excluding rail vehicles. Any person who knowingly violates this prohibition would be liable for a civil penalty ranging from $100 to $500 for each horse transported in violation, with each horse constituting a separate violation. These penalties are in addition to any other applicable legal remedies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1400
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-921
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4241
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2023
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 30, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1400
    Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-921
    Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4241
    Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2023


  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 30, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3623| House 
| Updated: 5/30/2025
This legislation, titled the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2025, aims to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the interstate transportation of horses in specific types of vehicles. Its primary purpose is to prevent the transport of horses across state lines, or to and from U.S. territories, in motor vehicles that have two or more levels stacked on top of one another . The bill defines "motor vehicle" for this purpose as a mechanically powered vehicle primarily for public highway use, excluding rail vehicles. Any person who knowingly violates this prohibition would be liable for a civil penalty ranging from $100 to $500 for each horse transported in violation, with each horse constituting a separate violation. These penalties are in addition to any other applicable legal remedies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1400
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-921
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4241
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2023
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 30, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1400
    Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-921
    Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4241
    Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2023


  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 30, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (24)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted