PAST Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-24T13:53:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1684 PAST Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/24/2025, 1:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1684

Bill 119 hr 1684, also known as the Horse Protection Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Horse Protection Act in order to better protect horses from abuse and mistreatment. The bill includes provisions to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, and improve enforcement by the Department of Agriculture.

Some of the key changes proposed in the bill include expanding the list of prohibited acts related to the mistreatment of horses, such as soring (the practice of intentionally causing pain to a horse's legs to enhance its gait). The bill also seeks to increase penalties for those found in violation of the Act, in order to deter future instances of abuse.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance the enforcement capabilities of the Department of Agriculture, which is responsible for overseeing compliance with the Horse Protection Act. This may include providing additional resources and training for inspectors, as well as implementing stricter oversight measures to ensure that the Act is being effectively enforced. Overall, the Horse Protection Act Amendment aims to strengthen protections for horses and ensure that those who engage in abusive practices are held accountable. By making these changes, the bill seeks to improve the welfare of horses and prevent instances of cruelty and mistreatment within the horse industry.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1684

Bill HR 1684 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1684 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1684's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1684

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Total Number of Cosponsors

1099

Democrat Cosponsors

956

Republican Cosponsors

143

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1684

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1684

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.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.

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