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The Horseracing Integrity Act (HR2651)

2017 was a landmark year in our efforts to promote integrity, fairness and uniformity in the great sport of horseracing. At a time when so many Americans are divided by political differences, this issue can bring us together with support from across the equine industry and across the aisles of Congress as well. Our Horseracing Integrity Act now boasts a record number of bipartisan cosponsors in the House and a growing coalition of support from leaders in the sport, including the critical addition of the Stronach Group. We are eager to build on those advances and are hopeful that 2018 will be the year the Horseracing Integrity Act makes it to the winner’s circle.
Sponsors Andy Barr (R-KY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) 
House Sponsor HR 2651, Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY)
House Sponsor HR 2651, Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY)



  • Lawmakers and horse industry leaders discuss medication reform efforts.

    Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY), the co-chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus, hosted a hearing with fellow Caucus members and leaders from the horseracing industry to discuss a path forward for the Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act. 

    Barr and Tonko introduced the legislation in July, 2015 in order to advance reforms aimed at promoting uniform medication standards across the 38 different racing jurisdictions in the United States.  In doing so, the American thoroughbred industry would benefit from increased safety and integrity.


  • Congressmen Paul Tonko and Andy Barr introduced the Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act of 2015.
    The Coalition for Horseracing Integrity strongly supports this bill, which grants authority for developing and administering an anti-doping program for thoroughbred horse racing to the only independent, science-based anti-doping entity in the United States, USADA.

     

     
  • November 21, 2013 Washington D.C.

    Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Convenes Hearing on H.R. 2012, held a hearing on Thursday, November 21, 2013.  This hearing discussed a bill to improve the integrity and safety of interstate horseracing, and for other purposes.
    Webcast link no longer available

     
  • July 12, 2012 Washington D.C.

    The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on Thursday, July 12, 2012 entitled “Medication and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Horseracing”.  This hearing examined the prevalence and use of medications and performance enhancing drugs in horseracing.  At the hearing, a cross section of industry leaders shared their opinions.
    To watch the hearing and read written testimony, click below:
    Medication and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Horse Racing

     


  • Field Hearing on the Health of Jockeys and Horses in Horseracing  On Monday, April 30, 2012, (9:30 a.m., Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA) the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled “A Review of Efforts to Protect Jockeys and Horses in Horseracing”.  At the hearing, the Subcommittee reviewed what reforms, if any, have been made in the horseracing industry to protect jockeys, horses, and the integrity of the sport.
    To watch the hearing and read written testimony, click below:
    http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/hearingdetail.aspx?NewsID=9476

     
  • BREEDING, DRUGS, AND BREAKDOWNS: THE STATE OF THOROUGHBRED HORSERACING AND THE WELFARE OF THE THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSE

                                                                     HEARING
                                                                  BEFORE THE
                                              SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, TRADE,
                                                       AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
                                                                        OF THE
                                             COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE
                                                       HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
                                                   ONE HUNDRED TENTH CONGRESS
                                                          THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008



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