SAFE Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-25T18:10:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1661 SAFE Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/25/2025, 6:10 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1661

Bill 119 HR 1661, also known as the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act, aims to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the United States. The bill seeks to protect horses from being slaughtered for food and to prevent the sale of horse meat for human consumption.

The SAFE Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties coming together to advocate for the protection of horses. Proponents of the bill argue that horses are not raised as food animals in the US and should not be subjected to the inhumane practice of slaughter for human consumption.

If passed, the SAFE Act would make it illegal to slaughter horses for food in the US and would also prohibit the export of live horses for slaughter in other countries. The bill aims to ensure that horses are treated humanely and are not subjected to the cruel and often brutal process of slaughter for food. Overall, the SAFE Act represents a significant step towards protecting horses from being slaughtered for human consumption and promoting animal welfare in the US. It is currently pending in Congress and has the potential to make a positive impact on the treatment of horses in the country.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1661

Bill HR 1661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1661 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1661's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1661

Total Number of Sponsors

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Republican Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

317

Democrat Cosponsors

260

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1661

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1661

To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption.To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption.

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