To amend the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 to require, as a condition to the consent for off-track wagering, that horsemen's groups and host racing commissions offer insurance coverage for professional jockeys and other horseracing personnel, and for other purposes.
109-hr6158 — To amend the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 to require, as a condition to the consent for off-track wagering, that horsemen's groups and host racing commissions offer insurance coverage for professional jockeys and other horseracing personnel, and for other purposes.. Sponsored by Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]. Introduced 2006-09-21. House bill. 109th Congress. Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Bill Activity
House
Introduced in House
2006-09-21
Referred to Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] (R), KY
- Introduced
- 2006-09-21
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Subjects
- Animals; Athletes; Civil actions and liability; Commerce; Contracts; Drug abuse; Drug testing; Drugs and athletes; Gambling; Horse racing; Horses; Labor and Employment; Law; Protection of animals; Steroids; Workers' compensation
- Latest Action
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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