S. 1406 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
PAST Act
S. 1406 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jul 31, 2013, sponsored by Kelly Ayotte with 59 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 31, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2014 or the PAST Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Horse Protection Act (HPA) to replace the Designated Qualified Persons program responsible for inspecting horses for soring with a new inspection system.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 31, 2013
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562. (Sep 15, 2014)
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