SAFE Act ( Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2023 )
The SAFE Act, also known as the Save America's Forgotten Equines Act (HR 3475), aims to completely stop the slaughter of horses in the United States for human consumption. Here's how it offers protection:
Prohibition on Slaughter: The act would make it illegal to slaughter horses for meat. This extends the existing ban on slaughtering dogs and cats for food.
Transport and Sale Restrictions: The SAFE Act would also restrict activities leading to slaughter. This includes shipping, transporting, buying, selling, or donating horses specifically for slaughter for meat.
Essentially, the act disrupts the entire pipeline that leads to horse slaughter for human consumption.