MN HF840

Urges Congress to oppose federal legislation that interferes with a state's ability to direct the transport or processing of horses.

Cites closure of all horse processing facilities throughout the United States as a result of federal legislation amending the 1970 Horse Protection Act.

Notes that loss of secondary markets for horses has severely affected the livestock industry by eliminating salvage value and reducing market value of all horses.

States that prohibitions on horse processing have resulted in significant increases in abandoned and starving animals and economic impacts on the equine industry.

Directs the Minnesota Secretary of State to transmit copies of this memorial to the President, Congress leadership, and Minnesota's Congressional delegation.