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H.R. 5441 117th Congress House

PAST Act of 2022

Official title: To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Ag… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 30, 2021 Introduced by: Steve Cohen Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Animals Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCrimes against animals and natural resourcesDepartment of Agriculture
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 17 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
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.
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
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8473-8477)
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.
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
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 14, 2022 House · vote #478 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 304–111 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 15, 2022

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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  • S 2295 Identical bill PAST Act of 2021
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 245
All 245 Democratic 139 Republican 34
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Nov 7, 2022
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Curtis, John R.
Utah · Nov 3, 2022
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Waters, Maxine
California · Oct 25, 2022
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Carey, Mike
Ohio · Sep 19, 2022
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Sep 19, 2022
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Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · Jul 21, 2022
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Stansbury, Melanie A.
New Mexico · May 3, 2022
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Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Mar 30, 2022
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Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Mar 29, 2022
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Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Mar 17, 2022
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Mar 17, 2022
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Plaskett, Stacey E.
Virgin Islands · Mar 8, 2022
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Feb 28, 2022
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Brown, Shontel M.
Ohio · Feb 22, 2022
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Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Feb 2, 2022
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Dec 14, 2021
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Kim, Young
California · Dec 9, 2021
Bourdeaux, Carolyn
· Dec 8, 2021
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Nov 30, 2021
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Lee, Susie
Nevada · Nov 17, 2021
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Smucker, Lloyd
Pennsylvania · Nov 17, 2021
CHABOT, STEVE
· Nov 15, 2021
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Nov 12, 2021
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Nov 9, 2021
JOHNSON, EDDIE
· Nov 9, 2021
Lawrence, Brenda
· Nov 9, 2021
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Nov 9, 2021
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Leger Fernandez, Teresa
New Mexico · Nov 2, 2021
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Oct 26, 2021
Manning, Kathy
· Oct 26, 2021
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Gomez, Jimmy
California · Oct 25, 2021
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Steil, Bryan
Wisconsin · Oct 25, 2021
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Torres, Ritchie
New York · Oct 25, 2021
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Oct 22, 2021
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Oct 21, 2021
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Schrier, Kim
Washington · Oct 19, 2021
Vela, Filemon
· Oct 19, 2021
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Oct 15, 2021
Davis, Rodney
· Oct 15, 2021
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Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Oct 15, 2021
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Oct 15, 2021
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Oct 15, 2021
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Auchincloss, Jake
Massachusetts · Oct 12, 2021
Crist, Charlie
· Oct 12, 2021
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Oct 12, 2021
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Franklin, Scott
Florida · Oct 12, 2021
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Issa, Darrell
California · Oct 12, 2021
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Oct 12, 2021
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Levin, Mike
California · Oct 12, 2021
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Oct 12, 2021
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