To prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the United States.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
115th Congress (2017–2019)
This bill was introduced on January 3, 2017, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill. It is common for legislative text to be introduced concurrently in multiple bills (called companion bills), re-introduced in subsequent sessions of Congress in new bills, or added to larger bills (sometimes called omnibus bills).
218 Cosponsors (172 Democrats, 46 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Buchanan Earns 100% on Humane Society Scorecard”
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Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL16]
(Sponsor)
on Oct 30, 2018
“Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Recognized As Top National Advocate For Food Policy”
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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI2, 2013-2020]
(Co-sponsor)
on Nov 1, 2017
“Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Releases Statement after Receiving 100 Percent on a Legislative Scorecard by the Humane Society”
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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson [D-TX30, 1993-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 1, 2018
History
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Jan 3, 2017
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Introduced
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H.R. 113 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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