H.R. 5441 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
PAST Act of 2021
H.R. 5441 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 30, 2021, sponsored by Steve Cohen with 263 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 30, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 263
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2022 or the PAST Act of 2022 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Cohen (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 212 Democrats, 51 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 30, 2021
- Passed the HouseNov 14, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Nov 15, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 14, 2022 · Passed304–111
Every roll call vote on this bill
- PAST ActHouse · Nov 14, 2022
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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