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Introduced
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
In Committee
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the United States. 1
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines (horses and other members of the equidae family) raised in the United States. The key provisions are: (1) equine parts are deemed unsafe under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because equines raised in the U.S. are frequently treated with substances not approved for use in horses intended for human consumption; and (2) the knowing sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for purposes of human consumption is prohibited.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. (on 02/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/875/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr875/BILLS-116hr875ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr875/BILLS-116hr875ih.pdf.pdf |
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