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HR 6278 110th Congress House

Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008

Official title: To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another.

Introduced: June 17, 2008 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works AnimalsFines (Penalties)HorsesLaw
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Protection of animalsTraffic accidents and safety
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This bill died when the 110th Congress ended
It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 18, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jun 17, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 17, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1251)
Jun 17, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 18, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008 - Prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. Sets forth civil penalties for persons who knowingly violate such prohibition.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 17, 2008
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jun 17, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6278: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6278/
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"H.R. 6278: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6278/.
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H.R. 6278, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6278/.
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