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- H.R.6388
H.R.6388: To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Sept. 13, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 14, 2012
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (38 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Horse Protection Act (HPA) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prescribe regulatory requirements for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to license, train, assign, and oversee persons who are to be hired by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions and are qualified to detect and diagnose sore horses or otherwise inspect horses at such events. (The soring of horses refers to the application of blistering...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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| Sept. 13, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Whitfield (R-Ky.) |