HR 8473
Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:34 AM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve public health in rural communities, particularly among Native American Tribes, by providing veterinary services. It authorizes the Indian Health Service to offer services like spaying/neutering, disease surveillance, and vaccination to prevent and control zoonotic diseases – illnesses that can spread between animals and humans. The bill also directs the Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of using oral rabies vaccines in Arctic regions to protect Tribal communities and promotes collaboration between federal agencies to address these health challenges.
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Primary sponsor
Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] Begich
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