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Increased Funding for Foreign Animal Disease Prevention and Response

This act boosts funding for programs that prevent, monitor, and quickly respond to animal diseases. This will better protect U.S. livestock and agriculture from foreign threats, potentially stabilizing food prices and supply. Citizens may experience greater food security and less risk of price increases for animal products.
Key points
Increases funding for animal health programs to $233 million annually from 2024 to 2028.
More resources for animal health laboratories and disease preparedness programs, strengthening epidemic protection.
Long-term funding of $30 million annually from 2029 onwards, ensuring continuous operations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3419
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Process start date: 2023-05-17