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Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2648| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2023
Scott DesJarlais

Scott DesJarlais

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Rose (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6341
Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2021
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6341
    Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2021


  • April 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2648| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2023
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6341
Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2021
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6341
    Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2021


  • April 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Scott DesJarlais

Scott DesJarlais

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Rose (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted