H.R. 857 · 108th Congress
American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Sweeney
- Introduced
- 2003-02-13
- Latest action
- 2003-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Summary
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act - Prohibits a person from: (1) slaughtering a horse for human consumption; (2) importing to, or exporting from, the United States horseflesh or horses for human consumption; (3) selling, bartering, transferring, receiving, or distributing horseflesh or horses for human consumption; or (4) soliciting or knowingly causing any such actions.Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) criminal and civil penalties; (2) enforcement authority of the Secretary of Agriculture; (3) placement of confiscated horses; (4) euthanasia of unplaceable or severely injured or diseased horses; (4) funding of animal rescue facilities; and (5) exemptions.