H.R.1684

PAST Act of 2025 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2025

Introduced·2/27/25

Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2025 amends the Horse Protection Act to strengthen penalties and enforcement against soring.

The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2025 amends the Horse Protection Act to strengthen penalties and enforcement against soring. It designates additional unlawful acts, including the use of devices that cause friction or strike a horse's leg. Penalties for violations are increased, with fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment up to 3 years. The Act mandates that the Department of Agriculture license, train, and oversee inspectors to enforce the Act at horse shows, exhibitions, and sales.

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Feb 27, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.