This bill establishes the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan , a voluntary certification program for swine diseases, aimed at enhancing biosecurity , traceability , disease surveillance , and preparedness for foreign animal diseases within the swine industry. The Secretary is directed to establish a Federal advisory committee to provide recommendations for the plan's administration. Within one year, the Secretary must finalize a specific proposed rule to formally implement both the plan and the committee, taking into account public comments. To support these efforts, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $4,500,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with funds remaining available until expended.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture and Food
U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act of 2026
USA119th CongressS-4893| Senate
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill establishes the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan , a voluntary certification program for swine diseases, aimed at enhancing biosecurity , traceability , disease surveillance , and preparedness for foreign animal diseases within the swine industry. The Secretary is directed to establish a Federal advisory committee to provide recommendations for the plan's administration. Within one year, the Secretary must finalize a specific proposed rule to formally implement both the plan and the committee, taking into account public comments. To support these efforts, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $4,500,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with funds remaining available until expended.