S 620
Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:39 AM
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This bill, the Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act, aims to enhance public health veterinary services for Native American tribes and tribal organizations. It authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (IHS) to provide services like disease surveillance, vaccination, and control to prevent zoonotic diseases – illnesses that spread between animals and humans. The bill also directs the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of delivering oral rabies vaccines to wildlife in Arctic regions and promotes a ‘One Health’ approach, coordinating efforts across multiple agencies to address these interconnected health challenges.
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