Cohen on Federal Horse Transportation Safety Act

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) discusses legislation he co-sponsored to prohibit the transportation of horses on double-deck trailers. This mode of transportation, a method the USDA says cannot be made safe or humane, has caused grisly accidents in recent years where horses have lost legs, broken necks or were crushed by horses on the upper level of the trailer. His bill prohibits any interstate transportation of horses in double-stacked trailers, regardless of the destination, or the segment in the transportation chain if the horses are bound for eventual slaughter. The bill institutes civil penalties of at least $100, but not more than $500, for each violation.

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[menan1961]

Thank you Congressman!