b'the american horse councils leGislatiVe & reGulatory accomPlishments 2017-2021introDuction 2021 Accomplishmentsthe american horse council (ahc) represents the horse industry the american horse council continues to work with im-in Washington with a great deal of support and help from ourportant industry partners, allied associations, and groups membersandsponsors.Wethoughtitwouldbebeneficialthrough a series of important coalitions, which include foryoutounderstandtheworkwedobydocumentingthe the sports coalition, the coalition for recreation accomplishmentsoftheahcoverthelastfiveyears.thesetrails, the Family Business estate tax coalition, the accomplishments reflect the industrys record of success. h-2B Workforce coalition, the outdoor recreation roundtable, and the economic Bridge coalition. these results in Washington, either in congress or through the federalcoalition expand the american horse councils voice in the regulatory agencies, take time. moving any part of the federallegislative and regulatory arenas and offers the horse in-government involves a great deal of persuasion and educationdustry with a unified front on capitol hill.on a day-to-day basis, often over several congresses or years. the american horse council established the american it also involves working with other coalitions and groups withhorse council congressional scorecard, to recognize similar goals.members of congress who have supported the horse indus-try on capitol hill. sponsorship and co-sponsorship of leg-as you review this list, remember that there is a great deal ofislation important to the horse industry, as well as engage-work still to be done, including protecting what we have accom- ment with the american horse council, are the key for a plished. We must continue to ensure:member to be recognized on the american horse councilsthatfederaltaxprovisionsarefavorabletohorseowners congressional scorecard. the scorecard is a fluid process, and breeders;and members of congress who continue to display supportthatanygaminglegislationconsidersthespecialneedsof for the industry will be included on the list at any time in pari-mutuel horseracing;the 117th congress. that horses are eligible for all federal emergency reliefcontinuing to build on the immense success of the enact-available;ment of the Great american outdoors act (Gaoa), thethathorsescanbeefficientlymovedinternationallyandin- american horse council, along with the outdoor recreation terstate for breeding, competition and use;roundtable, sent a letter to senate national Parks subcom- thatimportrestrictionsprotectourdomestichorsesandare mittee chairman angus King (maine), and steve daines administered fairly and efficiently;(montana) - chairman and ranking member, thanking andthatfederalmoniesforresearchintoequinediseasesare continuing to urge senate consideration to implement the available;Gaoa. Gaoa is one of the most important pieces of out- thatpubliclandsareaccessibletoridersandoutfitters; door recreation legislation ever signed into law. the high- thatfederalfundingisavailabletobuildandmaintaintrails; est usage of public lands and waters is often recreationthat there are sufficient legal foreign workers for farms, activities, and enabling these pursuits provides both public ranches and other equine facilities;good and major return on investment for the american tax- thatanynationally-mandatedidentificationsystemforlive- payer.stock recognizes the uniqueness of the horse industry and, Building on the success in the 116th congress, the ameri- Otherissuesthatmayariseareaddressed. can horse council has been deeply involved in meeting with and urging the house and senate to re-consider and Thank you for your support.pass the Prevent all soring tactics of 2021 (Past act) Please help us continue the effort together. the house passed the Past act in the 116th congress. the american horse council continues to work to gain co-sponsorships in both the house and senate (currently, 248 and 51 respectively). in addition, the american horse coun-cil sent letters and met with the committees of jurisdiction (house and senate) to urge their expeditious consideration of the Past act, hold hearings, and approve the legislation for house and senate floor consideration.ahc accomPlishments92022 horse inDustrY DirectorY'