HR 1675
Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:08 AM
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Bill overview
The Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 aims to prevent the painful practice of ‘soring’ – intentionally causing pain to horses to elevate their gait – at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions. This bill establishes a new Horse Industry Organization (HIO) to oversee inspections, requiring objective testing methods and licensed inspectors. It also mandates that horse shows and exhibitions disqualify sore horses and strengthens penalties for violations, while ensuring the HIO is governed by a board representing the affected horse industry.
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