HR2648-118

Introduced

To amend the Horse Protection Act to provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 17, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires definitions Section 2 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C and requires increasing protections for horses participating in horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions Section 4 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, reporting requirements, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Scientific Research, Agriculture, Finance, and Science & Space.

Who Benefits and How

Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Requires definitions Section 2 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C.
  • Requires increasing protections for horses participating in horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions Section 4 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires definitions Section 2 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C and requires increasing protections for horses participating in horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions Section 4 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C.

Key Policy Areas

Scientific Research, Agriculture, Finance, Science & Space

Primary Purpose

The bill requires definitions Section 2 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C and requires increasing protections for horses participating in horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions Section 4 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C.

Policy Domains

Scientific Research Agriculture Finance Science & Space

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
  • Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 17, 2023

Mr. DesJarlais (for himself and Mr. Rose) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Scientific Research Agriculture Finance Science & Space

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