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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, to develop and finalize a vaccination strategy for poultry.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and finalize a comprehensive vaccination strategy for poultry within specific timeframes to address highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), a serious viral disease that can cause significant economic damage to the poultry industry. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Secretary must create a vaccination approach in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, ensuring the strategy complies with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. The Secretary is then required to fully finalize this strategy within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill aims to provide a proactive and internationally compliant approach to preventing and controlling avian flu outbreaks, which can devastate poultry populations and potentially impact international trade in agricultural products.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/908/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s908/BILLS-119s908is.pdf |
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