Helping Out to Rescue and Save Equines Act

Fact Sheet API

Bill Number

HR 2622

Introduced

Jul 25, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Agriculture and Food Animals Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement Fines (Penalties) Health Horses Interstate commerce Law Livestock industry Meat Obstruction of justice Protection of animals Searches and seizures Transportation and Public Works Veterinary medicine

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

Helping Out to Rescue and Save Equines Act - Prohibits the interstate transport of horses (other than downed animals) for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption. Sets forth related inspection, confiscation, and penalty provisions, including rescue facility grants.

Actions

Aug 1, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Jul 25, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 25, 2001

Introduced in House

Amendments

Related Bills