HR 6513
MINKS are Superspreaders Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:47 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Minks are Superspreaders Act, aims to ban the captivity of mink in the United States for fur production. It prohibits the sale, purchase, breeding, or possession of mink raised in captivity, with a specific exception for entities involved in the Lacey Act. The bill also includes a provision for the government to purchase privately owned mink farms to facilitate the transition away from mink farming.
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