PAST Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:25:52Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2295 PAST Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:25 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2295

Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2295

Bill S 2295 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2295 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2295's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2295

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2295

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Animal protection and human-animal relationships

- Crimes against animals and natural resources

- Department of Agriculture

- Government information and archives

- Licensing and registrations

- Mammals

- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2295

A 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.

PAST Act of 2021

Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021