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H.R. 2651 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017

H.R. 2651 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 25, 2017, sponsored by Andy Barr with 131 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 25, 2017
Co-sponsors
131
Policy area
Sports and Recreation

What it does

Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority as an independent non-profit corporation with responsibility for developing and administering an anti-doping and medication control program for: (1) Thoroughbred, Quarter, and Standardbred horses that participate in horse races that have a substantial relation to interstate commerce, (2) such horse races, and (3…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Andy Barr (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 81 Democrats, 50 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 25, 2017
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 22, 2018)

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