Saturday - September 26, 2026
Horse Protection Act - Background & Considerations for Congress Topic of CRS Report
September 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49325) on Aug. 31, 2026, entitled "The Horse Protection Act: Background and Considerations for Congress" by agricultural policy analyst Eleni G. Bickell.

Here are excerpts:

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The Horse Protection Act (HPA; 15 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1821-1831, P.L. 91-540, as amended) was enacted in 1970 to prohibit the exhibition, sale, auction, or transportation of . . .

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