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Read. Follow. Verify.Review of USDA Animal Disease Prevention and Response Efforts
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry held a hearing on April 18, 2023, to review how the USDA manages and prevents animal diseases. The session included testimony from USDA officials regarding current strategies for protecting the livestock, dairy, and poultry industries.
This hearing establishes the oversight agenda for federal animal health policies that impact the economic stability of the U.S. livestock industry and the security of the national food supply.
Who It Affects
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Livestock, dairy, and poultry producers
These producers are subject to federal animal health regulations and disease response protocols managed by the USDA.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
The agency is responsible for implementing and reporting on animal disease prevention programs.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 18, 2023, in the Longworth House Office Building.
- The session was the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry for the 118th Congress.
- The primary witness was Jenny Lester Moffitt, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the USDA.
- Alecia L. Naugle, Associate Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services at APHIS, accompanied the witness.
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- The subcommittee reviewed USDA efforts regarding animal disease prevention and response.
- The hearing included opening statements from Chairman Tracey Mann, Ranking Member Jim Costa, and Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson.
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Focus on 118th Congress Priorities
This hearing marks the first official meeting of the subcommittee for the 118th Congress, signaling a prioritization of animal health oversight.
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