H.R. 503 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.
H.R. 503 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 17, 2007, sponsored by Janice D. Schakowsky with 206 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 206
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Amends the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 150 Democrats, 56 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (Mar 2, 2007)
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