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Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act of 2022

This act aims to protect deer, elk, moose, and other cervid populations from a fatal disease. It will provide federal support for scientific research and management efforts by states and Native American tribes to combat this illness. Citizens can expect better protection of wildlife, impacting ecosystems and hunting activities.
Key points
Financial and technical support for states and Native American tribes for research and management of chronic wasting disease in cervids.
Prioritization of research into detection, decontamination, and genetic resistance to the disease.
Public education programs on preventing the spread of the disease.
Provision for rapid financial assistance in case of new outbreaks to immediately control the spread.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4111
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Process start date: 2022-04-28