Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (7)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on AgricultureReferred To · 2025-09-10
- House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-09-10
Plain-English Summary
The legislation would establish new federal standards for transporting farm animals like cattle, pigs, and chickens, requiring things like adequate space, ventilation, and rest periods during long journeys. These rules would apply to livestock transporters and farming operations that move animals across state lines, with the goal of reducing animal suffering during transport. The bill affects farmers, trucking companies, and meat producers who would need to comply with the new transportation requirements.
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