Update on H.R. 6598 Horse Cruelty Prevention Act
Edited Press Release

The House Judiciary Committee met Wednesday morning to mark-up H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Originally the bill was to be addressed last Wednesday but was pushed back a week. The committee did consider the bill, but no vote on the measure was taken before the committee adjourned.

According to a Judiciary Committee spokesperson, no decision has been made as to when the bill will be voted on; however, horse owners are encouraged to continue contacting their representatives in Congress to express their views on this legislation. Find your representative’s contact information at http://capwiz.com/aqha.  

To view the bill in entirety and to find a list of cosponsors, go to www.thomas.gov and enter bill number H.R. 6598.

Source: www.aqha.com