Press Release
Comer Applauds Postponement of HPA Rule to Protect the Rights of Horse Breeders, Trainers, and Owners Nationwide
WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the postponement of a final rule amending the Horse Protection Act (HPA):
“USDA’s decision to postpone the implementation of this final rule today is a victory for horse breeders, owners, and trainers nationwide and will protect the rights of ...