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H.R. 3090: PAST Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 5, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 5, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

248

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

24 points earned
  1. 1Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced5 events+24
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History

  1. May 5, 2023Introduced in the House by Brian Fitzpatrick.
Show the full action history (3 actions)
  1. May 12, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
  2. May 5, 2023Introduced in House
  3. May 5, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.