HR 5441
117th Congress
House
Animals
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Department of Agriculture
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Mammals
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
PAST Act of 2022
Introduced: September 30, 2021
Introduced by:
Cohen, Steve
Democratic
· Tennessee
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Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 15, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 14, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8473-8477)
Nov 14, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 - 111 (Roll no. 478).
Nov 14, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8490-8491)
Nov 14, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 14, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5441.
Nov 14, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 397.
Nov 14, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-553.
Nov 14, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 - 111 (Roll no. 478). (text: CR H8473-8474)
Nov 14, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 9.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jun 23, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2022 | House · vote #478 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 304–111 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2022 or the PAST Act of 2022
This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness.
Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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