H.R. 921 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021
H.R. 921 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 8, 2021, sponsored by Steve Cohen with 123 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 123
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 20 21 This bill prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. The bill prescribes civil penalties for knowing violations of such prohibition.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Cohen (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 119 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (Feb 9, 2021)
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- H.R. 3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- S. 3580: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
- H.R. 468: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021
- S. 516: Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act
- S. 3662: Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act
- H.R. 7181: Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022
- H.R. 1082: Sami's Law
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