Bill > HR4757

This bill aims to improve the safety and humane treatment of pigs in the United States food system by establishing comprehensive regulations for handling nonambulatory pigs (pigs unable to stand or walk unassisted). The legislation prohibits the use of certain growth-promoting drugs in pigs, mandates specific transportation and handling standards, and requires immediate humane euthanization of nonambulatory or severely injured pigs. It creates an online portal for confidential complaints about potential violations, provides whistleblower protections for employees who report issues, and requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on the public health risks associated with nonambulatory pigs. The bill also restricts the processing, buying, selling, and slaughtering of nonambulatory pigs, and requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop new standards for handling these animals. Key provisions include defining specific humane handling practices, prohibiting abusive treatment, mandating disease testing, and ensuring that nonambulatory pigs are removed from the food supply to prevent potential disease transmission and protect public health.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4757/all-info