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WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko’s bipartisan national horse racing reform bill, H.R. 1754, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The bill has long been co-led by Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) and would designate the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to design and implement uniform national horse racing medication and racetrack safety standards. “After… Continue reading Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives are scheduled to vote on H.R.1754, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), today, Tuesday, September 29. According to the Leader's Weekly Schedule the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. You can watch it live on C-SPAN. You must log… Continue reading US House to vote today on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
We posted what the United States Trotting Association has to say about the HISA. They do not like it. They say it is unconstitutional. We posted what the American Quarter Horse Association has to say about the HISA. They do not like it. They say it lacks detail “concerning funding sources that would sustain the… Continue reading California Horse Racing Board discuss impact of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVQ) — The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce has officially scheduled a markup hearing for H.R. 1754, the Horseracing Integrity Act, led by U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Andy Barr, R-Ky., for Wednesday. The markup, which gives committee members the opportunity to present changes or amendments before it is sent to… Continue reading House Cmte to consider thoroughbred racing reform legislation
Testing racehorses for "doping" or performance-enhancing drugs may be better described as a band aid, but not the cure.
Updated. We hope you got to watch or listen to the Subcommittee Hearing just conducted on the Horseracing Integrity Act (H.R.1754), chaired by Congresswoman Janice D. Schakowsky. The Hearing began at 10:30 a.m. and concluded at 12:45 p.m. It was riveting, demonstrating how far apart most of racing is regarding the state of its industry.… Continue reading Horseracing Integrity Act Subcommittee Hearing and video
When and Where Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 – 10:30 a.m. ETU.S. House of RepresentativesEnergy & Commerce CommitteeSubcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce2322 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. Scheduled Speakers • Marty Irby , Executive Director, Animal Wellness Action • William M. Lear Jr., Vice Chairman, The Jockey Club • Joe De Francis, Humane Society… Continue reading Hearing set for Horseracing Integrity Act
Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) spoke at Saratoga Racecourse promoting the Horseracing Integrity Act (H.R.1754), gifting us with an interesting poster. It was on the front of the stand Tonko was speaking from. A link to a pdf version was also available for download online. Number 1 under the subtitle “The Horseracing Integrity Act”, it reads:… Continue reading Rep. Paul Tonko promotes H.R.1754 at Saratoga
Dr. Sheila Lyons, DVM, the founder and director of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, writing about H.R. 1754 (The Horse Racing Integrity Act), warns of the following. It mirrors our thinking and also the reason we object to this bill and are lobbying so strongly against it. "This proposed legislation ultimately… Continue reading Take Action for Racehorses — Oppose H.R. 1754
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