I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5693 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2023 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To protect the health and welfare of covered horses and improve the integrity and safety of horseracing by authorizing States to enter into an interstate compact to develop and enforce scientific medication control rules and racetrack safety rules that are uniform for each equine breed, and for other purposes.