H.R.6278 - Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another. as introduced.
  • Short: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008 as introduced.

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Latest Action Jun 18, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on High...
6/17/2008--Introduced.Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008 - Amends federal transportation law to prohibit a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. Sets forth civil penalties for persons who
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6/17/2008--Introduced.
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008 - Amends federal transportation law to prohibit a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. Sets forth civil penalties for persons who knowingly violate such prohibition.


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09/25/08
Horse Transport Becomes Death Trap--VIDEO--WATCH OR NOT - Care2 ...

Kirk has introduced H.R. 6278, the Horse Transportation Safety Act, to prohibit the interstate transportation of horses in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another.The legislation came on the heels of ...

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09/12/08
Quit Horsing Around On Horse Slaughter and Transport

Kirk has introduced HR 6278, the Horse Transportation Safety Act, to prohibit the interstate transportation of horses in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. The legislation came on the heels of a ...

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09/11/08
quit horsing around on slaughter and transport

kirk has introduced hr 6278, the horse transportation safety act, to prohibit the interstate transportation of horses in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. the legislation came on the heels of a ...

Source: Michael Markarian: Animals & Politics
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