House Nixes Farm Bill, Reschedules Vote

The Farm Bill contains legislation regarding horses, but its failure had nothing to do with equine industry issues.
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The U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass its version of the so-called Farm Bill, but the measure’s failure had nothing to do with equine industry issues.

Introduced in April, HR 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, amends and directs the continuation of agriculture and other USDA programs through 2023.

Among the amendments proposed in conjunction with the legislation included one introduced by U.S. Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) that would have instructed Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to publish and implement a final USDA rule that prohibits the use of action devices, boots other than those used for protection, and pads except for those used for therapeutic reasons at Tennessee Walking Horses and Racking Horses at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions. The amendment would also order the USDA to implement most of the rule’s provisions no later than one year after the Farm Bill is enacted.

The House version of the Bill advanced from the Agriculture Committee to the House floor for a full vote on May 18, but the measure was defeated by a 213-198 margin. HR 2 was subsequently tabled for later consideration

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Pat Raia is a veteran journalist who enjoys covering equine welfare, industry, and news. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her Tennessee Walking Horse, Sonny.

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