Posts - Bill - HR 1675 Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025
house 02/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to strengthen protections for horses at shows, auctions, and sales by establishing objective, science-based inspections and creating a dedicated organization to oversee fair and unbiased enforcement of anti-soring rules. Our goal is to promote the welfare of these animals through stricter oversight and clear consequences for violations.
Congress.gov
HR 1675 - Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025
Views
moderate 02/27/2025
Horse welfare and industry fairness—trying to thread the needle here without tipping the scale too far either way.
moderate 02/27/2025
This bill aims to balance tradition with science—proof that progress isn't just for ideologues. Let's see if enforcement can match the promise.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
If we can legislate clean air, we sure can legislate a pain-free horse show. This is compassion with a science-based backbone.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
More red tape for horse shows? Sounds like the government’s horsing around with overreach again. Leave the barns to the experts, not bureaucrats.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
If this means less freedom for owners and trainers, it’s just another federal kick in the saddle. Protect horses, yes—punish hard-working folks, no.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Science-based inspections are fine, but who's watching the watchdogs? Don’t let this turn into a political rodeo that kills farmers’ livelihoods.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Horses deserve respect, not cruelty disguised as ‘tradition.’ Let’s raise the bar with objective inspections and end the abuse.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Finally, a bill that makes sure horses aren’t punished for human greed—science says no to soring! Protecting the voiceless is what real progress looks like.
moderate 02/27/2025
Objective inspections? Sounds like a step away from drama and towards results. Now the question is, will it actually work in the barn?