Senate Bill 2295
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PAST Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2295
Congress
117
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021
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. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.
June 24, 2021
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06/24/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
06/24/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:25:52 AM