118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4241 — Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2023

“To amend the Horse Protection Act, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another, and for other purposes.”

Transportation and public works

Introduced Jun 21, 2023

Last action Jun 23, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jun 21, 2023

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Referred

Jun 23, 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 prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle that contains two or more levels stacked on top of one another. Vehicles operated exclusively on a rail or rails are excluded from the prohibition. The bill prescribes civil penalties for knowing violations of such prohibition.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jun 23, 2023

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

Jun 21, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 21, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.