Bill > SJ27

This bill is a legislative resolution addressing the critical issue of brucellosis, a highly infectious disease affecting livestock, particularly cattle and bison. The resolution urges the United States Congress to take action to address vaccine shortages and support state-level disease prevention efforts. Specifically, the bill calls on Congress to expand brucellosis vaccination availability, require federal assistance for rapid response to potential outbreaks, and provide funding opportunities like grants to states for preventative vaccinations. The resolution highlights that brucellosis causes significant livestock health problems such as stillbirths, reduced milk production, and infertility, and notes that the Colorado Serum Company is currently the sole U.S. producer of the RB-51 brucellosis vaccine, which is experiencing production and shipping challenges. As part of the resolution, the Secretary of State is instructed to distribute copies of this resolution to various federal government entities, congressional representatives, and tribal governments in Montana, emphasizing the state's commitment to addressing this agricultural health concern.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3529