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H.R.857: American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
233 (145 Democrats, 89 Republicans)
Bill Summary
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act - Prohibits a person from: (1) slaughtering a horse for human consumption; (2) importing to, or exporting from, the United States horseflesh or horses for human consumption; (3) selling, bartering, transferring, receiving, or distributing horseflesh or horses for human consumption; or (4) soliciting or knowingly causing any such actions.Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) criminal and civil...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| Feb. 13, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by John E. Sweeney (R-N.Y.) |