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U.S. House of Representatives

• H.R. 249, "to restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros"

  • On March 26, 2007, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 249 by an overwhelming vote of 277 - 137 (Roll no. 269).  The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.  At this time no action is scheduled for H.R. 249 in the Senate.  Please continue to check back for updates.