By a 46-9 vote today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 5441), setting the stage for congressional leaders to bring it to the House floor quickly for a vote. The bill, which currently has 261 sponsors and strong support from both parties, would amend the federal Horse Protection Act to eliminate industry-self policing, ban soring devices and strengthen penalties for soring, a furtive practice in which dishonest trainers use painful techniques to induce an artificially high-stepping gait in show horses to win prizes.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund win case in DC Circuit Court of Appeals to protect horses
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund win case in DC Circuit Court of Appeals to protect horses
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund win case in DC Circuit Court of Appeals to protect horses
Today’s approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a FY23 budget package, H.R. 8294, produced sweeping animal protection gains across a range of concerns. Countless animals will benefit from the additional protections and funds that the package directs. Getting those provisions into this draft federal budget and keeping them there is an absolute priority for us, and we could not be more excited at the results so far. That is why this cluster of six appropriations bills is such an important focus of our animal protection agenda in Congress.
This week offered more proof that our deliberate focus on the appropriations process for specific programs in the federal government can produce great things for animals, much as the passage of stand-alone humane legislation does. It’s why we pursue an “all-of-government” approach that treats budget decisions as important drivers of change and reform.
Success in the federal animal protection arena demands advocacy that is determined, purposeful and realistic. At the Humane Society Legislative Fund, those are our bywords. We are not just tenacious in the pursuit of our goals. We are disciplined in our public outreach and in our negotiations with legislators and key stakeholders. We understand how to make sure Washington politics works for animals, and we pursue a holistic strategy for securing strong and lasting animal protection gains.
Congressional action on crucial bills to protect equines applauded by animal protection organizations
Congressional action on crucial bills to protect equines applauded by animal protection organizations
Congressional action on crucial bills to protect equines applauded by animal protection organizations
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
When you’re a passionate animal welfare advocate, you might sometimes feel like a bit of an outsider.
Animal protection groups commend House action on priority equine protection legislation to end horse slaughter and soring
Animal protection groups commend House action on priority equine protection legislation to end horse slaughter and soring
Animal protection groups commend House action on priority equine protection legislation to end horse slaughter and soring
