The Horse Protection Act: Background and Considerations for Congress

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Aug 31, 2026

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Authors: Eleni G. Bickell

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Related federal bills

• HR 1684To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.
  119th Congress
• HR 1675To amend the Horse Protection Act to provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, and for other purposes.
  119th Congress
• HR 2648To amend the Horse Protection Act to provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, and for other purposes.
  118th Congress
• HR 4241To amend the Horse Protection Act, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another, and for other purposes.
  118th Congress