The American Horse Council’s (AHC) National Issues Forum, entitled "Congress on a Diet: What It Means for the Horse Industry," will feature several prominent speakers, the organization announced June 2.

"We are very pleased this year to have three Members of Congress and several Agency leaders to discuss this important topic," said AHC president Jay Hickey.

The National Issues Forum will be held June 21 in Washington, D.C. during the AHC’s annual meeting, which is scheduled for June 19-22 at the Washington Court Hotel.

"The highlight of this year’s forum will be presentations on the afternoon of June 21, from Members of Congress and federal regulatory agencies on the new fiscal realities in Washington," Hickey said. "We are very pleased that Congressman Hal Rogers (R-KY), the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, will be there to give us his perspective, along with Congressmen Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Dennis Cardoza (D-CA), who are the co-chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus