To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill amends 49 USC 80502 to prohibit interstate transportation of horses in multi-level (double-decker) motor vehicles and establishes civil penalties of $100-$500 per horse for violations. It relies on compliance mandates and product standards. The main policy areas are Transportation and Animal Welfare.
Who Benefits and How
Animal welfare organizations focused on horses could face reduced risk and Single-level horse trailer manufacturers could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Multi-level horse trailer manufacturers could lose revenue opportunities and Horse transportation companies using multi-level trailers would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Amends 49 USC 80502 to prohibit interstate transportation of horses in multi-level (double-decker) motor vehicles and establishes civil penalties of $100-$500 per horse for violations.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill amends 49 USC 80502 to prohibit interstate transportation of horses in multi-level (double-decker) motor vehicles and establishes civil penalties of $100-$500 per horse for violations.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Animal Welfare
Primary Purpose
The bill amends 49 USC 80502 to prohibit interstate transportation of horses in multi-level (double-decker) motor vehicles and establishes civil penalties of $100-$500 per horse for violations.
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Short Title
Identified Gains
- Animal welfare organizations focused on horses
- Single-level horse trailer manufacturers
Identified Costs
- Multi-level horse trailer manufacturers
- Horse transportation companies using multi-level trailers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Titus, Mr. Doggett, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Horse transportation companies using multi-level trailers, Multi-level horse trailer manufacturers, Single-level horse trailer manufacturers
Positive-direction: Single-level horse trailer manufacturers
Negative-direction: Horse transportation companies using multi-level trailers, Multi-level horse trailer manufacturers
Horse owners requiring interstate transport
Animal welfare organizations focused on horses
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "person"
- → Any individual or entity transporting horses in interstate commerce
- "rail_carrier"
- → Railroad companies operating horse transportation
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation (implied)
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another
A vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public highways, excluding vehicles operated exclusively on rails
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