H.R. 1847 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
PAST Act
H.R. 1847 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 30, 2017, sponsored by Ted S. Yoho with 289 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 30, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 289
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017 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: 191 Democrats, 98 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 30, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 31, 2017)
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Other Animals bills in the 115th Congress
- S. 3119: Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act
- H.R. 1406: Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017
- H.R. 1456: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017
- H.R. 1818: Big Cat Public Safety Act
- H.R. 2790: Humane Cosmetics Act
- H.R. 5248: Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act
- H.R. 5780: KITTEN Act of 2018
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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