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“On agreeing to the Moore (WV) amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 239 (Roll no. 149). (consideration: CR H3307)”
This amendment would allow greyhound racing to continue operating in West Virginia. It aims to protect the state's local racing industry from being shut down or restricted by rules in the larger national farm bill.
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An amendment numbered 36 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to preserve greyhound racing operations in West Virginia.
“On agreeing to the Moore (WV) amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 239 (Roll no. 149). (consideration: CR H3307)”
This amendment would allow greyhound racing to continue operating in West Virginia. It aims to protect the state's local racing industry from being shut down or restricted by rules in the larger national farm bill.
Greyhound racing is a significant local industry in West Virginia but has been banned or phased out in most other states. This amendment highlights the tension between state-level economic interests and national animal welfare or gambling regulations.
Track owners, employees, and the gambling industry in West Virginia are most directly affected.