Columbus, OH – In an Op-Ed in The Hill, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), who introduced the Racehorse Safety and Integrity Act into Congress, calls for the replacement of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act with RHSA.

Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the Racehorse Health and Safety Act, endorsed by the USTA and tens of thousands of horsemen. Photo courtesy of Rep. Clay Higgins’ website.

In the Op-Ed, Higgins states, “HISA and its Authority have proven to be a well-intentioned disaster. For over two years now, horsemen and racetracks across the country have been plagued by confusion and disruption that reflect anything but uniformity and accountability. HISA has turned horse racing upside down, and its very existence threatens the future of the industry.”

He explains the advantages of the RHSA legislation.

“The Racehorse Health and Safety Act is a solution to a problem. It is of horsemen, by horsemen, and for horsemen. It is rooted in science and draws from the greatest experts in the industry. It is cost effective by relying on existing state racing commission resources, and it is transparent and constitutional. It protects horses and horsemen while reasserting state sovereignty and pushing back against federal oppression.”

To read the complete story in The Hill, click here.