PAST Act of 2024

4/16/2024, 3:11 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 4004, also known as the PAST Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of horse soring. Horse soring is the practice of intentionally causing pain to a horse's legs or hooves in order to exaggerate its gait and win prizes in horse shows.

The PAST Act of 2024 seeks to strengthen the Horse Protection Act of 1970 by increasing penalties for those who engage in horse soring. The bill would also prohibit the use of certain devices and substances that are commonly used in the practice of soring.

Additionally, the PAST Act of 2024 would increase funding for the enforcement of the Horse Protection Act and provide resources for the training of inspectors to detect and prevent horse soring. The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a national database of information on horse soring violations. Overall, the PAST Act of 2024 aims to protect the welfare of horses and ensure fair competition in the horse show industry. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Congress
118
Number
S - 4004
Introduced on
2024-03-20
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/20/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 4004, also known as the PAST Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of horse soring. Horse soring is the practice of intentionally causing pain to a horse's legs or hooves in order to exaggerate its gait and win prizes in horse shows.

The PAST Act of 2024 seeks to strengthen the Horse Protection Act of 1970 by increasing penalties for those who engage in horse soring. The bill would also prohibit the use of certain devices and substances that are commonly used in the practice of soring.

Additionally, the PAST Act of 2024 would increase funding for the enforcement of the Horse Protection Act and provide resources for the training of inspectors to detect and prevent horse soring. The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a national database of information on horse soring violations. Overall, the PAST Act of 2024 aims to protect the welfare of horses and ensure fair competition in the horse show industry. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Animals

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Member:  Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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Latest Action3/20/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.