S-2295 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-06-24IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-06-24IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Animals
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  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Animal protection and human-animal relationships
  • Crimes against animals and natural resources
  • Government information and archives
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mammals
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
  • Department of Agriculture

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