HISA fix added to omnibus spending package
The package to fund US government operations for the rest of the fiscal year includes language to fix HISA, after it had been found unconstitutional.
The package to fund US government operations for the rest of the fiscal year includes language to fix HISA, after it had been found unconstitutional.
A US Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) represents an unconstitutional delegation of federal power.
A judge on Thursday tossed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Some nine months after, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has ruled that Medina Spirit be DQed from the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will introduce a new version of the Horseracing Integrity Act in September, but horsemen have claimed foul.
A hearing on the Horseracing Integrity Act showed little industry agreement on the bill — but unanimity that the industry must act on equine safety.