HR 1684
PAST Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:16 AM
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Bill overview
The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2025 aims to strengthen protections for horses at events like shows and auctions by addressing the practice of ‘soring,’ which involves painful procedures to artificially increase a horse’s gait. The bill expands existing prohibitions on soring devices, requires APHIS inspectors at these events, increases penalties for violations, and directs APHIS to disqualify horses found to be sore from participating in events. It also clarifies definitions and strengthens enforcement mechanisms to prevent future soring practices, particularly for breeds like Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses, and Spotted Saddle Horses.
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