118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2648 — Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023

“To amend the Horse Protection Act to provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, and for other purposes.”

Animals

Introduced Apr 17, 2023

Last action Apr 17, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 17, 2023

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Referred

Apr 17, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.