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HISA ‘Fix’ Language Included In Omnibus Spending Bill
Language designed to bolster the Federal Trade Commission’s oversight of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority was included in a federal $1.7 trillion omnibus bill passed by the Senate and House of Representatives just before Christmas and signed Dec. 29 by President Joe Biden.
The short amendment states that it allows the FTC to “abrogate, add to, and modify the rules of (HISA) promulgated in accordance with this Act as the commission finds necessary or appropriate.”
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The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (THA) will host an important Backstretch Workforce Topics Webinar on Monday, September 29 at 11:00 a.m. This timely session will focus on I-9 audits, legal risks, and workforce enforcement issues that directly affect employers in the racing industry.
During its open Board meeting held on September 9, 2025, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the attached stakes schedule for November and December 2025.
