Horse-racing Integrity and Safety Act closer to becoming law

A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-Amsterdam, that would bring the first national regulations to thoroughbred horse racing is moving closer to becoming law. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Wednesday approved the proposed Horse-racing Integrity and Safety Act in a 46-5 vote, sending the bill for final action by the House of Representatives. Tonko on Thursday said that he hopes to see a floor vote before the end of the month, which would culminate a six-year effort to try to bring nationally consistent regulations banning race-day drugs and addressing other issues.