H.R. 3475 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
SAFE Act of 2023
H.R. 3475 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on May 18, 2023, sponsored by Vern Buchanan with 236 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 18, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 236
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2023 or the SAFE Act of 2023 This bill permanently prohibits the slaughter of equines (e.g., horses and mules) for human consumption. (Current law prohibits the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Vern Buchanan (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 197 Democrats, 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (Jun 23, 2023)
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- S. 176: Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023
- H.R. 253: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
- H.R. 530: A–PLUS Act
- H.R. 662: Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023
- H.R. 809: Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act
- H.R. 1147: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
- H.R. 1230: Food Deserts Act
- H.R. 1437: Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3475 (118th Congress): SAFE Act of 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-3475/safe-act-of-2023 (accessed 2026-10-17).