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- H.R.4098
H.R.4098: Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2014
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2014
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (2 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2013 [sic] - Amends the Horse Protection Act to replace the Designated Qualified Persons program responsible for inspecting horses for soring with a new inspection system. (The soring of horses is any of various actions taken on a horse's limb to produce a higher gait that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness.) Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a single Horse Industry...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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| Feb. 26, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 26, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |