S.1281 - Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2011

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

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  • Official: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. as introduced.
  • Short: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2011 as introduced.

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Mark Kirk

R-IL

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Official Summary

6/27/2011--Introduced.Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2011 - Prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. Sets forth civil pena
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6/27/2011--Introduced.Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2011 - Prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) 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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Organizations Supporting S.1281

  • Humane Society
  • The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • Animal Welfare Institute

Organizations Opposing S.1281

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