H.R. 503 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009
H.R. 503 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 14, 2009, sponsored by John Conyers, Jr. with 190 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 14, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 190
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to three years for possessing, shipping, transporting, purchasing, selling, delivering, or receiving any horse, horse flesh, or carcass with the intent that it be used for human consumption.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 148 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 14, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 16, 2009)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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