What does Preamble of Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 do?

This bill amends the Horse Protection Act. The purpose of the amendment is to provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025

What does DEFINITIONS. of Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Horse Protection Act. It redefines the section designation to 'SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.' A new definition for 'Horse Industry Organization' is added, referencing the organization established under section 4(c)(1)(A). A new definition for 'Objective inspection' is added, requiring a science-based protocol including swabbing and blood testing. Objective inspections must produce scientifically reliable and reproducible results, have been subjected to peer review, and received acceptance in the veterinary or scientific community, as determined by the Secretary.

What does FINDINGS. of Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 do?

Amends Section 3 of the Horse Protection Act Redesignates paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6) Inserts a new paragraph (4) regarding the Inspector General's determination

What does INCREASING PROTECTIONS FOR HORSES PARTICIPATING IN HORSE SHOWS, of Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Horse Protection Act to establish new disqualification procedures for horses shown or exhibited if they are determined to be sore. It establishes the 'Horse Industry Organization' to oversee inspections, licensing, and compliance with the Act. The Organization's board will consist of members appointed by the Commissioners of Agriculture for Tennessee and Kentucky, representatives of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, and other appointees. The Organization is responsible for establishing licensing requirements for inspectors and equine veterinary experts, and ensuring compliance with the Act in coordination with the Secretary. Section 5 of the Horse Protection Act is amended to require formal affiliation with the Horse Industry Organization instead of appointing qualified persons. The Secretary must certify the Organization to train and license individuals and revoke certifications of other horse industry organizations.

What does RULEMAKING. of Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 do?

The Secretary of Agriculture must issue regulations within 180 days of enactment. Regulations are to carry out amendments made by this Act.

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Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/27/2025 · Introduced: 2/27/2025

Author: Scott DesJarlais (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Horse Protection Act to redefine 'Objective inspection' as a science-based protocol including swabbing and blood testing, ensuring scientifically reliable results.
It establishes a 'Horse Industry Organization' to oversee horse show inspections, licensing, and compliance, replacing the previous system of appointing qualified persons.
The Secretary of Agriculture is required to issue regulations within 180 days to implement the Act's amendments.

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