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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1684· House(119-HR-1684)

PAST Act of 2025

Rep. Fitzpatrick
Age: 53 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
2/27/2025
Last activity
2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors
Republican - 25Democrat - 181
Animals
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2025 aims to amend the existing Horse Protection Act. It seeks to designate more unlawful acts, specifically targeting the use of certain action devices and weighted equipment on specific horse breeds. The bill also increases penalties for violations, including higher fines and longer prison terms. Additionally, it improves enforcement by creating a system for licensed inspectors to detect sore horses at shows and auctions. Finally, it establishes specific disqualification periods for horses found to be sore.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    The bill requires the Secretary to publish violation information on a public website for increased oversight by event management.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+4

    The bill increases transparency and prevents unfair competition by regulating the use of deceptive soring tactics in horse sales and exhibitions.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The bill expands the enforcement and regulatory authority of the Secretary of Agriculture over horse shows and auctions.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    The bill imposes stricter penalties, higher fines, and potential permanent bans on those participating in the horse industry.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?-2

    The bill imposes stricter regulations and higher penalties on those involved in horse-related sales and exhibitions.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2

    The bill increases financial and legal risks for individuals and entities participating in the horse show and auction industry through higher fines and potential permanent disqualification.