HOUSE 693116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

PAST Act

Last Action: 7/29/2019

Actions

2019-07-29Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-07-25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-07-25On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 96 (Roll no. 510). (text: CR 7/24/2019 H7368-7369)
2019-07-25Passed/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): 333 - 96 (Roll no. 510).(text: CR 7/24/2019 H7368-7369)
2019-07-25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7397-7398)
2019-07-24At 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.
2019-07-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 693.
2019-07-24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7368-7374)
2019-07-24Mr. Schrader moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-07-24The Chair announced the Speaker's designation, pursuant to clause 7(a)(1) of rule 15, of H.R. 693 as the measure on the Consensus Calendar to be considered this week.
2019-07-19Assigned to the Consensus Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
2019-05-23Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Schrader.
2019-01-25Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
2019-01-22Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-01-22Introduced in House

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CRS Summary

As of 2019-07-25 (53)

U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019 or the PAST Act

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.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must license, train, assign, and oversee persons for hire by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions to detect and diagnose sore horses. A license may not be issued to a person with conflicts of interest, and USDA must give preference to veterinarians. USDA may revoke a license for unsatisfactory performance.

In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. USDA may disqualify (1) violators from specified activities related to horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions; and (2) a horse that is sore from being shown or exhibited.

Cosponsors (20)

Ted Yoho (R-FL)
Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Ron Estes (R-KS)
JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
Chris Collins (R-NY)
EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
Dina Titus (D-NV)
Norma Torres (D-CA)
BETTY MCCOLLUM (D-MN)
Mike Quigley (D-IL)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
Doris Matsui (D-CA)
Sean Maloney (D-NY)
Seth Moulton (D-MA)
ELIOT ENGEL (D-NY)
Brian Mast (R-FL)
Raul Ruiz (D-CA)
DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO)
Bill Foster (D-IL)
Grace Meng (D-NY)

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Department of Agriculture
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Mammals
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

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