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S.1121: PAST Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 28, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2015
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (40 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 28, 2015
Bill Summary
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2015 or the PAST Act This bill amends the Horse Protection Act to establish a new system for inspecting horses for soring, revise penalties for violations of the Act, and modify enforcement procedures. 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. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| April 28, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) |