Horses are Not Pets, According to Congress
Congress clarifies that horses are not "pets" and advances landmark livestock health measures.
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David Foley Elected to AHC Board of Trustees
David Foley, executive director of the AAEP, replaces Dr. Jerry Black on the AHC Board of Trustees.
Farm Bill, Take 2
House lawmakers pass agriculture legislation and boost animal health programs.
Supreme Court Opens State Sports Betting Flood Gates
The court states that in the event Congress doesn’t place direct regulations on gambling, then states are free to enact betting laws as they see fit.
AHCF Announces Results of 2017 Economic Impact Study
Among statistics from the AHCF study were that 38 million, or 30.5%, of U.S. households, contain a horse enthusiast, and 38% of participants are under the age of 18.
Congress Strikes Budget Deal in Wake of Brief Funding Lapse
Lawmakers approved an important tax incentive to restore three-year depreciation of racehorses for FY2017, allowing race horse owners to take advantage of the incentive within their FY2017 tax submission.
Landmark Tax Bill Crosses the Finish Line
The Senate hustled early Wednesday morning, December 20 to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 by a vote of 51-48.
Senate Passes Tax Bill, Moves to “Conference” to Negotiate Final Package
Senators passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which now heads to negotiations between the House and Senate.
National Equine Health Plan Published
The American Horse Council (AHC), in conjunction with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and state animal health officials, is pleased to announce that the National Equine Health Plan (NEHP) is now available.
AHC 2018 National Issues Forum Date Set
The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce that its 2018 Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum will take place from June 10-13, 2018 at the Capital Hilton in the heart of Washington, DC.
Update from the UHC
At the recent Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) Annual Meeting during the American Horse Council's Annual Meeting & National Issues Forum, UHC members took a hard look at what the UHC had accomplished since its inception, and where we want to go from here.
House Ag Appropriations Committee Vote on Horse Slaughter Defunding
The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations voted July 12 against an amendment that Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) and Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) had offered to defund the USDA’s inspection of horse slaughter, a renewal of what was effectively a ban on the practice.
AHC Committee Meeting Reports
The American Horse Council (AHC) held its Annual Meeting on June 11, 2017, where all five of the AHC's standing committees met: Animal Welfare, Health & Regulatory, Horse Show, Racing Advisory, and Recreation.
USDA-Animal Care Provides Horse Protection Act Progress Report
Bernadette Juarez, Deputy Administrator of APHIS-Animal Care, released an open letter to the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, as well as Horse Industry Organizations and Associations (HIOs), and the owners, trainers, exhibitors, and custodians of horses engaged in Horse Protection Act (HPA) covered activities.
Brendle Joins AHC Staff as Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
The American Horse Council (AHC) announced today the addition of Bryan L. Brendle to their team as the Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs.
Senator Mike Enzi Receives AHC's Rolapp Award
AHP President Julie Broadway presented the Rolapp Award to Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming.
Horse Racing Medication Bill Introduced
The Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 (H.R. 2651) was introduced by Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY). The bill would create a new Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Authority and uniform racing medication rules.
Panel Speakers Set for AHC's National Issues Forum
The American Horse Council is pleased to announce that speakers for the Research and Youth Panels at the upcoming National Issues Forum, sponsored by Luitpold Animal Health, have been set!
Equine Tax Bills Introduced
On March 30, 2017, Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) re-introduced the Race Horse Cost Recovery Act (H.R. 1804) and the Equine Tax Parity Act (H.R. 1805).
Registration Open for AHC's Annual Meeting & National Issues Forum
Registration information, along with a tentative schedule and link to make room reservations is available on the AHC website Events tab.
Executive Actions on Immigration and the Horse Industry
Recently, President Trump issued several executive orders relating to increased immigration enforcement and border security. These actions will impact many employers...
