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Federal Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act

Introduced: September 28, 1995 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 28, 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 28, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14547-14548)
Sep 28, 1995
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe Commercial Transportation of Horses Act of 1995 - Amends specified Federal law (and entitles it as the Federal Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) issue regulations governing the humane commercial transportation of horses for slaughter; (2) enter into related cooperative agreements with Federal and State entities; and (3) make necessary investigations and inspections.

Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations of such provisions, including interference with enforcement activities.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now September 28, 1995

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2433 Identical bill Federal Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1283: Safe Commercial Transportation of Horses Act of 1995. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-S-1283/
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"S. 1283: Safe Commercial Transportation of Horses Act of 1995." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-S-1283/.
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S. 1283, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-S-1283/.
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