Bill would ban slaughtering horses and other equines for food
In committeeS. 775Latest action
Sponsor: Lindsey Graham · Senator · SC
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Official title: SAFE Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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S. 775 would make it federally illegal to slaughter horses, donkeys, and mules for human consumption.
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What does this do?
S. 775, the SAFE Act of 2025, would amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to add horses, donkeys, mules, and other equines to the existing ban on slaughtering dogs and cats for food. This would make it illegal in the U.S. to slaughter equines for meat meant for people, whether sold domestically or exported.
Who does it affect?
The horse industry, including breeders, ranchers, and processing facilities, would be directly affected, along with animal welfare advocates, horse owners, and rescue organizations. Anyone involved in transporting or exporting horses to Canada or Mexico for slaughter would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
No horse slaughterhouses currently operate in the U.S. due to blocked inspection funding, but horses are still transported abroad for slaughter; this bill would close that loophole by banning the act itself under federal law rather than just restricting inspection funding.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Feb 27, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.