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Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019

Introduced: June 12, 2019 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 12, 2019
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Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019

This bill establishes the Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority as an independent, private non-profit corporation with responsibility for developing and administering an anti-doping and medication control program for (1) Thoroughbred, Quarter, and Standardbred horses that participate in horse races; and (2) the personnel engaged in the care, training, or racing of such horses.

The Federal Trade Commission shall have oversight over the authority. An interstate compact may be established after five years to take over the authority's duties.

The sale of a Thoroughbred, Quarter, or Standardbred horse shall be considered an unfair or deceptive act or practice if the seller (1) knows or has reason to know the horse has been administered a substance that the authority determines has a long-term degrading effect on the soundness of the horse, and (2) fails to disclose to the buyer the administration of such substance.

What's happening now June 12, 2019

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1820: Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1820/
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"S. 1820: Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1820/.
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S. 1820, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1820/.
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