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Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019

Introduced: May 14, 2019 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019

This bill revises requirements concerning the inspection of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and actions for sored horses (e.g., horses suffering from pain when moving due to substances or devices placed on their limbs). Specifically, this bill replaces a requirement for the Department of Agriculture to prescribe regulations governing the appointment of inspectors with a requirement for the Horse Industry Organization, which is established by this bill, to appoint inspectors.

What's happening now May 14, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4
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Hyde-Smith, Cindy
Mississippi · Sep 19, 2019
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · May 14, 2019
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · May 14, 2019
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · May 14, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1455: Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1455/
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"S. 1455: Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1455/.
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S. 1455, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1455/.
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[S. 1455: Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1455/)
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