S 775 · in committee · significant
SAFE Act of 2025
- economy
What this bill does
- This bill permanently bans the slaughter of horses, mules, and other equines for human consumption.
- It affects anyone who slaughters, transports, sells, or donates equines intended for human consumption.
- Violations result in fines; the ban applies to interstate and foreign commerce but exempts Native American religious ceremonies.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would a permanent ban on equine slaughter affect domestic horse welfare compared to current oversight of slaughter facilities?
- 02
What economic consequences might horse breeders and ranchers face if they lose slaughter as an option for managing surplus animals?
- 03
Why does the bill exempt Native American religious ceremonies from the slaughter ban, and how should that distinction be evaluated?
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Sponsor · R-SC
Lindsey Graham
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Introduced 2025-02-27
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Legislative timeline
2025-02-27 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2025-02-27 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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