American Horse Council
As the 2020 election approaches, the horse industry and its affiliated Political Action Committees (PAC) continue to vet congressional candidates for campaign contributions based largely on the degree of their …
Read moreHorse Industry Vets Priority Congressional Candidates for 2020 Election
In a rare, bipartisan development, on Wednesday, July 22, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the “Great American Outdoors (GAO) Act of 2020” (H.R. 1957) by a vote of 310 …
Read more1000 Horsemen and Women Push “Great American Outdoors Act” Toward the Finish Line!
Industry News Nationally Recognized Apprenticeships for Horse Industry Ready to Run LEXINGTON, KY. (Wednesday, July 15, 2020) – Through collaboration with employers and educational entities, a new horse care apprenticeship …
Regulatory Updates House Appropriations Committee Approves FY-2021 Ag Appropriations Bill The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill …
House Moves Toward H-2B Flexibility as Administration Suspends New Visas On July 15, the House Appropriations Committee passed by voice vote an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) …
As many of you know the AHC offices are located at 1616 H St. NW in downtown Washington. If you’ve heard this street address frequently on the news of late, …
Read moreDiversity & Inclusion in the Equine Industry Discussion & Forum
As lawmakers work on the next phase of corona-virus aid relief, Congress will consider measures to improve the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a small business relief measure credited for helping to …
Read moreTell Congress to Extend Paycheck Protection to Farm Groups!
The United Horse Coalition (UHC) and Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) are excited to announce the July 2020 Data Drive. Any EWDC eligible organization that completes the current EWDC survey …
We’d like to open this week’s newsletter with our heartfelt condolences to US Rep. Andy Barr (KY 6th District) on the sudden, unexpected loss of his wife, Eleanor Carol Leavell …
Resources for Horse Owners https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/covid-19-resources/#horse-ownersAlthough many states across the country are starting to loosen restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic is still wreaking havoc on every sector of our economy. One of …