H.R. 297 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
H.R. 297 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 25, 2005, sponsored by Nick J. Rahall II with 73 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to: (1) prohibit the sale or transfer for commercial product processing of any free-roaming horse or burro on U.S. public lands; and (2) repeal the provisions permitting the sale of certain excess animals or their remains, and excluding from criminal fine or imprisonment a person who processes or permits the processing of such animals' remains.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nick J. Rahall II (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. (Feb 7, 2005)
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