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- H.R.1338
H.R.1338: Horse Protection Amendments Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced March 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Horse Protection Amendments Act This bill 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.) The Department of Agriculture must establish a single Horse Industry Organization (HIO)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
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| March 2, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.) |