Reps. Ted Yoho and Kurt Schrader introduced the legislation that would stiffen penalties for those convicted of soring.

Passed before Trump’s administration took office, a clerical error led to the rule being put on hold, pending review.

The senators say the public has the right to know if the Horse Protection Act has been violated and by whom.

Representative Ted Yoho (R-FL) is the primary sponsor of the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act in the current Congress.