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H.R. 5441

PAST Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 14, 2022)

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.

Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.

What just happenedNov 15, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9](D-TN)Sponsor
263 cosponsors212 D51 R
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  1. Nov 15, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Nov 14, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 14, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 - 111 (Roll no. 478). (text: CR H8473-8474)

  4. Nov 14, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 - 111 (Roll no. 478).

  5. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8490-8491)

  6. Nov 14, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Nov 14, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5441.

  8. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8473-8477)

  9. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Nov 14, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 397.

  11. Nov 14, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-553.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Nov 14, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-553.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 9.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Jun 23, 2022Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  16. Jun 23, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  17. Oct 1, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  18. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 14, 202253

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.

Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.

Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2021

Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021

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.

Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.

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