1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023 . 2. Definitions Section 2 of the Horse Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1821 ) is amended— (1) by striking the section designation and all that follows through requires: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and inserting the following: 2. Definitions In this Act: ; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (2), (4), (5), and (6), respectively; (3) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: (1) Horse Industry Organization The term Horse Industry Organization means the organization established under section 4(c)(1)(A). ; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: (3) Objective inspection The term objective inspection means an inspection conducted by a veterinarian or veterinarian technician using only an inspection method based on a science-based protocol that consists of, at a minimum, swabbing and blood testing, and that— (A) has been the subject of testing and is capable of producing scientifically reliable and reproducible results; (B) has been subjected to peer review; and (C) has received acceptance in the veterinary or other applicable scientific community, as determined by the Secretary. . 3. Findings Section 3 of the Horse Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1822 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture has determined that the program through which the Secretary inspects horses is not adequate to ensure compliance with this Act