HR-1400 : Still Just a Bill

Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019

This bill prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another.

The bill prescribes civil penalties for knowing violations of such prohibition.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.House committee actions
2019-02-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2019-02-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Steve Cohen [D] (TN-9)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Animal protection and human-animal relationships
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Mammals
  • Motor carriers
  • Motor vehicles
  • Transportation safety and security

Related Bills

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