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H.R. 4715

Show Horse Protection Act of 1988

Show Horse Protection Act of 1988 - Amends the Horse Protection Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to issue rules and regulations to prevent the soring (maiming) of horses by prohibiting: (1) an artificial extension of the toe length of the horse (excluding the shoe) by pads, acrylics, or other materials, in excess of a specified length; and (2) pads not made of leather or a similar soft, pliable material.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17](D-OH)Sponsor
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    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
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    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House