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119-hr-3623119th Congress

Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

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Summary

Ban on multilevel interstate horse transport. This bill would prohibit transporting a horse across state lines in a motor vehicle that contains two or more levels stacked on top of one another. It defines "motor vehicle" as a mechanically powered vehicle made mainly for use on public highways and expressly excludes vehicles operated only on rails. A person who knowingly violates the ban would face a civil penalty of $100 to $500 for each horse transported in violation.

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Bill Overview

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Interstate ban on stacked horse trailers

The bill would ban moving a horse across state lines in a motor vehicle with two or more stacked levels. It would cover vehicles made mainly for public roads and exclude rail-only vehicles. A person who knowingly breaks this rule would owe $100 to $500 per horse, and each horse counts separately. These fines would be in addition to any other penalties. If enacted, this would take effect right away.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

TN • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

  • Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

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