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- H.R.1157
H.R.1157: Horse Protection Amendments Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Horse Protection Amendments Act This bill addresses the protection of horses. Specifically, the bill replaces 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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| Feb. 13, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.) |