H.R. 4040
Referred to CommitteeHorse Transportation Safety Act of 2017
Introduced 10/12/2017•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
10/13/2017 • House
Summary
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2017
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.
Introduced in House • 10/12/2017
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityMammalsMotor carriersMotor vehiclesTransportation safety and security
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
October 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House10/12/2017