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H.R.4040: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 12, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 13, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (45 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 12, 2017
Bill Summary
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. The bill prescribes civil penalties for knowing violations of such prohibition.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 13, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Oct. 12, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Oct. 12, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |