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Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023

Introduced: October 17, 2023 Introduced by: Higgins, Clay Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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 3 steps
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Became law
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Sep 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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What's happening now September 29, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5693: Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5693/
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"H.R. 5693: Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5693/.
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H.R. 5693, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5693/.
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