Tenure: 115th–119th Congresses
Years of Service: 2011–Present
Notable Actions
117th Congress
✅ Cosponsor of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, S. 2295, to strengthen enforcement of the Horse Protection Act and help end the cruel practice of "soring" Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses, and Spotted Saddle Horses. Soring involves intentionally inflicting severe pain on horses' legs and hooves through caustic chemicals, chains, pressure devices, or other abusive methods to force an exaggerated, high-stepping gait known as the "Big Lick."