H.R. 857 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
H.R. 857 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by John Sweeney with 228 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 228
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act - Prohibits a person from: (1) slaughtering a horse for human consumption; (2) importing to, or exporting from, the United States horseflesh or horses for human consumption; (3) selling, bartering, transferring, receiving, or distributing horseflesh or horses for human consumption; or (4) soliciting or knowingly causing any such actions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Sweeney (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 143 Democrats, 85 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (Mar 3, 2003)
Other Animals bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1006: Captive Wildlife Safety Act
- H.R. 3378: Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
- S. 741: Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003
- H.R. 3479: Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004
- S. 269: Captive Wildlife Safety Act
- S. 736: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
- H.R. 1532: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
- H.R. 2519: Downed Animal Protection Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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