H.R. 3268 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
PAST Act
H.R. 3268 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 28, 2015, sponsored by Ted S. Yoho with 272 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 28, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 272
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2015 or the PAST Act This bill amends the Horse Protection Act to establish a new system for inspecting horses for soring, revise penalties for violations of the Act, and modify enforcement procedures. The soring of horses is any of various actions taken on a horse's limb to produce a higher gait that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted S. Yoho (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 179 Democrats, 93 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 28, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (Jul 31, 2015)
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