H.R. 305 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009
H.R. 305 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 8, 2009, sponsored by Mark Kirk with 81 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 81
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009 - Prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. Sets forth civil penalties for persons who knowingly violate such prohibition.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Kirk (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 64 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385. (Sep 28, 2010)
Other Animals bills in the 111th Congress
- H.J.Res. 18: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior…
- H.R. 669: Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
- H.R. 1326: Great Ape Protection Act of 2009
- H.R. 2188: Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act of 2009
- H.R. 5434: Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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