Hearing: “Legislation to Promote the Health and Safety of Racehorses”

Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce (Committee on Energy and Commerce)

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 (10:30 AM)

2322 RHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson
Equine Veterinarian

Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 10:44 AM
  • Responses to Questions for the Record [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:14 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM

Mr. Joe A. De Francis
Chairman, National Horseracing Advisory Council of the Humane Society of the United States

Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Responses to Questions for the Record [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:14 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:14 PM

Mr. Dennis Drazin
Chairman and CEO, Operator, Darby Development, on behalf of Monmouth Park Racetrack

Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 03:15 PM
  • 2014 State of the New Jersey Horse Racing Industry: Post-Report of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • 2019 State of the New Jersey Horse Racing Industry [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • Letter from the Harness Horsemen International [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • Statement from the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Associations, Inc. regarding H.R. 2651 [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • AAEP Position on Therapeutic Medications in Racehorses [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:14 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM

Mr. Marty Irby
Executive Director, Animal Wellness Action

Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Responses to Questions for the Record [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:14 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM

Mr. William M. Lear Jr.
Vice Chairman, The Jockey Club

Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Responses to Questions for the Record [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:14 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM

Mr. Edward J. Martin
President and CEO, Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc.

Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM

Mr. Christopher J. McCarron
Hall of Fame Jockey, Retired

Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 05:56 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:14 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 1754, the "Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019" [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 03:15 PM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Briefing Memo [PDF] Added 01/27/2020 at 09:53 AM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Tom V. David, DVM [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Samantha Smith, The Jockey Club [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the New York Racing Association [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Arthur Gray [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Keeneland Association, Inc. [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the US Harness Racing Alumni Association [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from 50 horse trainers [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the Homes for Horses Coalition [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Arthur Hancock, Stone Farm President [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from former chairmen of the Association of Racing Commissioners International [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Dr. A. Gary Lavin [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Nancy L. McLean, University of Edinburgh, Equine Science [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from R. Anthony Chamblin, Supporting Member of the Water Hay Oats Alliance [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Governor and Mrs. Steven L. Beshear of Kentucky [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Sid Gustafson, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Barry Irwin, Team Valor International [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Staci Hancock, The Water Hay Oats Alliance, Managing Member [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Matt F. Iuliano, Executive Vice President and Executive Director, The Jockey Club [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Stuart Janney, Chairman of The Jockey Club [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • List of the current 38 Parimutuel racing jurisdictions [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the West Point Thoroughbreds [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Travis T. Tygart, CEO, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Vinnie Viola, St. Elias Stables, LLC [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Dr. A. Gary Lavin [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from Dr. Douglas Daniels [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter from Keith Crupper [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Equine Health and Welfare Alliance [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association – David McShane [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association – Jon Moss [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Horsemen of West Virginia [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 and document from Dr. Thomas Tobin [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Washington National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the American Quarter Horse Association [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the Animal Welfare Institute [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM

Member Statements

  • Statement by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Opening Statement - Full Committee Chairman Pallone [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:54 PM
  • Opening Statement - Subcommittee Chair Schakowsky [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:54 PM
  • Opening Statement - Full Committee Ranking Member Walden [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:19 PM
  • Opening Statement - Subcommittee Ranking Member Rodgers [PDF] Added 10/15/2020 at 04:19 PM

Hearing Record

  • Unedited Transcript [PDF] Added 03/31/2020 at 12:54 PM

First Published: January 22, 2020 at 05:14 PM
Last Updated: October 15, 2020 at 04:19 PM