Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023
Summary
Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Apr 17, 2023
Last action Apr 17, 2023
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2
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Committee
1
Apr 17, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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