Hearing on "Legislation to Promote the Health and Safety of Racehorses"
The Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a legislative hearing on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Legislation to Promote the Health and Safety of Racehorses.”
Key Documents
Memorandum from Chairman Pallone to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce
Livestream
Legislation
H.R. 1754, the “Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019”
Witnesses
Panel I
Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson
Equine Veterinarian
Joseph A. De Francis
Chairman
National Horseracing Advisory Council of the Humane Society of the United States
Dennis A. Drazin
Chairman and CEO
Darby Development
Operator
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Marty Irby
Executive Director
Animal Wellness Action
William M. Lear, Jr.
Vice Chairman
The Jockey Club
Edward J. Martin
President and CEO
Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc.
Christopher J. McCarron
Hall of Fame Jockey, Retired
Panel II
The Honorable Andy Barr
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