Bill > HR3915

This bill amends the Animal Health Protection Act to reauthorize and expand funding for animal disease prevention and management programs through the Commodity Credit Corporation. The bill provides mandatory funding of $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2023-2025, with at least $18,000,000 allocated specifically to certain program activities. For fiscal years 2026-2029, funding increases significantly to $233,000,000 annually, with specific allocations for different subsections: at least $10,000,000 for subsection (a), $70,000,000 for subsection (b), and $153,000,000 for subsection (c). Starting in fiscal year 2031, the bill establishes a baseline annual funding of $75,000,000, with at least $45,000,000 dedicated to subsection (b) activities. Additionally, the bill authorizes appropriations for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, increasing from $30,000,000 to $45,000,000 for fiscal years 2026-2030, and extends the availability and purpose of funding through 2030. These provisions aim to enhance the United States' capacity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to foreign animal diseases by providing sustained and increasing financial support for critical veterinary health programs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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