On May 25 Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 (HR 2651).

The bill would create a new Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Authority and uniform racing medication rules. Barr and Tonko had previously introduced similar legislation that only applied to Thoroughbred racing. The new bill, while similar to the previous bill, has several key differences. Most notably the new bill would apply to Quarter Horse and Standardbred races, as well, and prohibits the use of any substance within 24 hours of a race.

The American Horse Council (AHC) is continuing to review the bill to determine its impact on the horse racing industry and taken has no position on this legislation