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SAFE Act of 2023
2/5/2024, 11:45 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3475
Bill 118 hr 3475, also known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide a safe and secure environment for all individuals living in the United States.
The SAFE Act of 2023 includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a comprehensive background check system for all individuals seeking to purchase firearms. This system would require individuals to undergo a thorough background check before being able to purchase a firearm, with the goal of preventing individuals with a history of violence or mental illness from obtaining a gun.
Additionally, the SAFE Act of 2023 includes provisions aimed at improving mental health services and support for individuals in crisis. This includes funding for mental health programs and resources, as well as increased training for law enforcement officers on how to respond to individuals in crisis. Another important provision of the bill is the establishment of a national database of individuals prohibited from purchasing firearms. This database would include individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes, individuals with a history of domestic violence, and individuals who have been deemed mentally unfit to own a gun. Overall, the SAFE Act of 2023 is aimed at creating a safer and more secure environment for all individuals living in the United States. By implementing comprehensive background checks, improving mental health services, and establishing a national database of prohibited individuals, this bill seeks to prevent gun violence and protect the well-being of all Americans.
The SAFE Act of 2023 includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a comprehensive background check system for all individuals seeking to purchase firearms. This system would require individuals to undergo a thorough background check before being able to purchase a firearm, with the goal of preventing individuals with a history of violence or mental illness from obtaining a gun.
Additionally, the SAFE Act of 2023 includes provisions aimed at improving mental health services and support for individuals in crisis. This includes funding for mental health programs and resources, as well as increased training for law enforcement officers on how to respond to individuals in crisis. Another important provision of the bill is the establishment of a national database of individuals prohibited from purchasing firearms. This database would include individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes, individuals with a history of domestic violence, and individuals who have been deemed mentally unfit to own a gun. Overall, the SAFE Act of 2023 is aimed at creating a safer and more secure environment for all individuals living in the United States. By implementing comprehensive background checks, improving mental health services, and establishing a national database of prohibited individuals, this bill seeks to prevent gun violence and protect the well-being of all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HR 3475
Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2023 or the SAFE Act of 2023
This bill permanently prohibits the slaughter of equines (e.g., horses and mules) for human consumption. (Current law prohibits the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption. This bill extends the prohibition to equines.)
Specifically, this bill prohibits a person from knowingly
- slaughtering an equine for human consumption; or
- shipping, transporting, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donating an equine to be slaughtered for human consumption or equine parts for human consumption.
The bill subjects a violator to a fine.
The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to an activity carried out by an Indian for a religious ceremony.
In recent years, appropriations acts have prohibited the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using federal funds to inspect horses before they are slaughtered for human consumption. Therefore, there are currently no USDA-inspected horse slaughter facilities in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3475
Bill HR 3475 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3475 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3475's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of June 23, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3475
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
436Democrat Cosponsors
366Republican Cosponsors
70Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3475
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Mammals
- Meat
- Trade restrictions
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3475
SAFE Act of 2023
SAFE Act of 2023
Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act of 2023
To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3475
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