HR 9182
Avian Influenza Research and Response Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Avian Influenza Research and Response Act, aims to bolster efforts to prevent and respond to avian influenza outbreaks, particularly focusing on the dairy industry. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a grant program providing training and assistance to dairy producers and workers on biosecurity practices. The bill also increases funding for research related to animal health and disease, and adjusts priorities for research funding to include emerging threats like highly pathogenic avian influenza. Finally, it expands the definition of eligible recipients for assistance and clarifies emergency assistance provisions for livestock losses.
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Marcus J. Molinaro
Yadira Caraveo
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