H.R. 1661 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
SAFE Act of 2025
H.R. 1661 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 27, 2025, sponsored by Vern Buchanan with 238 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 238
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2025 or the SAFE Act of 2025 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: 199 Democrats, 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (Mar 28, 2025)
More bills from Vern Buchanan in the 119th Congress
Other Agriculture and Food bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 222: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
- S. 629: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
- H.R. 649: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
- H.R. 793: SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1011: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
- S. 1156: Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
- H.R. 1326: DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
- H.R. 1538: Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025
- H.R. 1719: Farm to Fly Act of 2025
- H.R. 1782: SHOPP Act of 2025
Committees
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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. 1661 (119th Congress): SAFE Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-1661/safe-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).