Introduction
Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) have introduced the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2015 (S.946/H.R.1282). The bill would prohibit the interstate transport of any horse in a double-deck truck. Similar bills have been introduced in the last several Congresses.
AHC Position
The AHC opposes this bill unless it is amended to accommodate the transport of rodeo horses in specially-designed double-deck trailers.