§ "Congress finds and declares that wild free-roaming horses and burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West; that they contribute to the diversity of life forms within the Nation and enrich the lives of the American people; and that these horses and burros are fast disappearing from the American scene. It is the policy of Congress that wild free-roaming horses and burros shall be protected from capture, branding, harassment, or death; and to accomplish this they are to be considered in the area where presently found, as an integral part of the natural system of the public lands."

§ Division E, Section 142, of the Consolidated Appropriations Bill - H.R. 4818 (aka "Omnibus Spending bill.")

§ The language specifies that the horses "SHALL" be sold, rather than the more flexible "MAY."

§ Wild horses over the age of ten will be sold without limitations.

§ Wild horses aged ten and under will be sold without limitations if they are not adopted in three adoption attempts.

§ Selling wild horses for slaughter will no longer be considered a crime.