Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Protection Act of 2022
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 7, 2022)
Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Protection Act of 2022
This bill modifies requirements under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, including by directing the Department of the Interior to (1) establish regulations that require humane treatment of the animals during handling, management activities, removals, euthanasia, holding, and other activities; and (2) take actions to correct, prevent the recurrence of, and record violations of such regulations. The bill also prohibits Interior from destroying such animals unless they are fatally injured or terminally ill.
What just happenedOct 7, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 7, 2022
- Oct 7, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Oct 7, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 7, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House