Senate Committee Approves PAST Act

On April 9, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (PAST Act) (S.1406). The PAST Act would strengthen the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and finally end the soring of Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, and Racking Horses. The American Horse Council has been working to advance this important piece of legislation in both the Senate and House and is pleased it is one step closer to passage.

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