Affiliation Update - Ohio Equine Industry Coalition (OEIC) and the
Proposed National Association of State Horse Councils
Report
H.R.503 Prevention of Cruelty Act of 2009 - Criminalizes the
possession, transport, sale, delivery, or receiving in interstate
commerce of a horse or horse meat with the intent that it be used for
human consumption. Takes away a person's right to choose how
to handle their own personal property. Does not deal with
the problem of the unwanted horse, and stops states from opening new
processing plants.
Summary
Sample Letter (pdf)
H.R. 305 Horse Transportation Safety Act - would prohibit interstate
transport of any horse in a double deck truck.
Summary
A source for keeping up with the status of various bills can be found
on the Thomas Register.
http://thomas.loc.gov