S. 727 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009
S. 727 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 26, 2009, sponsored by Mary L. Landrieu with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- 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
Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3926) (Mar 26, 2009)
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- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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