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Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3915| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Ronny Jackson

Ronny Jackson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to strengthen the nation's defenses against animal diseases by reauthorizing and substantially increasing financial support for critical prevention and management programs. It amends the Animal Health Protection Act to ensure continued funding for initiatives vital to agricultural biosecurity. A key provision establishes mandatory funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation, with annual allocations significantly increasing over time. For fiscal years 2026 through 2029, $233,000,000 will be made available annually, with specific amounts directed towards various subsections of the Act, representing a substantial increase compared to previous funding levels. Additionally, the bill extends the authorization of appropriations for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, providing $45,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It also prolongs the authorization for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program and the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank until 2030, ensuring these vital programs continue their work in safeguarding animal health.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3419
Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3419
    Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023


  • June 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3915| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
This legislation aims to strengthen the nation's defenses against animal diseases by reauthorizing and substantially increasing financial support for critical prevention and management programs. It amends the Animal Health Protection Act to ensure continued funding for initiatives vital to agricultural biosecurity. A key provision establishes mandatory funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation, with annual allocations significantly increasing over time. For fiscal years 2026 through 2029, $233,000,000 will be made available annually, with specific amounts directed towards various subsections of the Act, representing a substantial increase compared to previous funding levels. Additionally, the bill extends the authorization of appropriations for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, providing $45,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It also prolongs the authorization for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program and the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank until 2030, ensuring these vital programs continue their work in safeguarding animal health.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3419
Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3419
    Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023


  • June 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Ronny Jackson

Ronny Jackson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted