H.R. 3355 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
SAFE Act of 2021
H.R. 3355 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 19, 2021, sponsored by Janice D. Schakowsky with 225 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 225
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act of 2021 or the SAFE Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the transporting, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation by a person of an equine (e.g., horse) that the person has reason to believe will be slaughtered for human consumption.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 196 Democrats, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . (Jun 23, 2022)
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- H.R. 1442: PREPARED Act
- H.R. 2811: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
- H.R. 5244: AFTER Act of 2021
- H.R. 5441: PAST Act of 2021
- H.R. 6100: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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