Current Legislative Status of H.R. 503 and S. 311
American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

H.R. 503 was introduced on January 17, 2007 by Rep. Schakowsky (D-9^th/IL) and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, in addition to the Committee on Agriculture.  S. 311 was introduced the same day by Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The Senate version was voted out of this Committee and placed on the Senate calendar for debate on November 11, 2007.

The majority of AQHA’s members have voiced opposition to this legislation for the following reasons:

• More than 100,000 horses per year would be put at risk
• We would see an increase in the number of horse cruelty and abuse cases
• The legislation would be an encroachment on an owner’s rights to choose how to dispose of an unwanted or unusable horse.

If you are opposed to this legislation, follow the links to sign a petition expressing such to Congress.

Forward this link to people in your address book:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/against-american-horse-slaughter-prevention-act/sign.html