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Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4547| Senate 
| Updated: 9/9/2020
Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 This bill recognizes the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority for purposes of developing and implementing a horseracing anti-doping and medication control program and a racetrack safety program. The authority shall establish an anti-doping and medication control standing committee and a racetrack safety standing committee to provide guidance to the authority on the development and maintenance of the programs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shall have oversight over the authority. The authority shall submit to the FTC any proposed rule, standard, or procedure developed by the authority to carry out the horseracing anti-doping and medication control program or the racetrack safety program. The authority shall seek to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency or an entity equal in qualification under which the entity acts as the anti-doping and medication control enforcement agency under this bill. Among the required elements of the horseracing safety program are sets of training and racing safety standards consistent with the humane treatment of horses, a system to maintain track surface quality, programs for injury and fatality analysis, investigation and disciplinary procedures, and an evaluation and accreditation program. The bill sets forth other provisions regarding (1) funding, conflicts of interest, and jurisdiction; (2) registration with the authority; (3) program enforcement; (4) rule violations and civil sanctions; (5) testing laboratories; (6) review of final decisions of the authority by an administrative law judge; (7) unfair or deceptive acts or practices; and (8) agreements with state racing commissions.
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Timeline
Sep 9, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5514-5515; text: CR S5515-5521)
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1754
Received in the Senate.
  • September 9, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5514-5515; text: CR S5515-5521)


  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1754
    Received in the Senate.

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Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4547| Senate 
| Updated: 9/9/2020
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 This bill recognizes the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority for purposes of developing and implementing a horseracing anti-doping and medication control program and a racetrack safety program. The authority shall establish an anti-doping and medication control standing committee and a racetrack safety standing committee to provide guidance to the authority on the development and maintenance of the programs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shall have oversight over the authority. The authority shall submit to the FTC any proposed rule, standard, or procedure developed by the authority to carry out the horseracing anti-doping and medication control program or the racetrack safety program. The authority shall seek to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency or an entity equal in qualification under which the entity acts as the anti-doping and medication control enforcement agency under this bill. Among the required elements of the horseracing safety program are sets of training and racing safety standards consistent with the humane treatment of horses, a system to maintain track surface quality, programs for injury and fatality analysis, investigation and disciplinary procedures, and an evaluation and accreditation program. The bill sets forth other provisions regarding (1) funding, conflicts of interest, and jurisdiction; (2) registration with the authority; (3) program enforcement; (4) rule violations and civil sanctions; (5) testing laboratories; (6) review of final decisions of the authority by an administrative law judge; (7) unfair or deceptive acts or practices; and (8) agreements with state racing commissions.
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Timeline
Sep 9, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5514-5515; text: CR S5515-5521)
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1754
Received in the Senate.
  • September 9, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5514-5515; text: CR S5515-5521)


  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1754
    Received in the Senate.
Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Sports and Recreation

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1754: Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAthletesBusiness ethicsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGamblingGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsIntergovernmental relationsMammalsMedical ethicsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsProfessional sportsSports and recreation facilitiesState and local government operationsVeterinary medicine and animal diseases