H.R. 5441 · 117th Congress · House

PAST Act of 2022

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Sep 30, 21
Passed House
Nov 14, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2022 or the PAST Act of 2022

This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness.

Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.

Previous Versions

00Sep 30, 2021

Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021

This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness.

Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 15, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. NOV 14, 2022Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-553.

    117Yea
    553Nay
    0NV
  3. NOV 14, 2022Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-553.

    117Yea
    553Nay
    0NV
  4. NOV 14, 2022Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 397.

  5. NOV 14, 2022Floor

    Mr

    Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  6. NOV 14, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H8473-8477)

    8473Yea
    8477Nay
    0NV
  7. NOV 14, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5441.

  8. NOV 14, 2022Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. NOV 14, 2022Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H8490-8491)

    8490Yea
    8491Nay
    0NV
  10. NOV 14, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #478

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 - 111 (Roll no. 478).

    304Yea
    111Nay
    0NV
  11. NOV 14, 2022Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 - 111 (Roll no. 478). (text: CR H8473-8474)

    Roll Call #478
    304Yea
    111Nay
    0NV
  12. NOV 14, 2022Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. SEP 21, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. SEP 21, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 9.

    46Yea
    9Nay
    0NV
  15. JUN 23, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. JUN 23, 2022Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .

    22Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  17. OCT 01, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  18. SEP 30, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. SEP 30, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  20. SEP 30, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Nov 15, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Nov 14, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Sep 21, 2022

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2022

Active

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2022

Active

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Oct 1, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Sep 30, 2021

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