Local Congressman Paul Tonko announced Wednesday that a major milestone has been reached to help pass the Horseracing Integrity Act. Rep. Tonko says that the bill has received formal endorsement by a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives with 226 members co-sponsoring the legislation. The bipartisan bill authorizes the creation of a non-governmental anti-doping authority governed by representatives of all major constituencies of the industry and responsible for implementing a national, uniform medication program throughout the sport. The bill was introduced by Rep. Tonko and Republican Rep. Andy Barr from Kentucky.