Review of Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program: Assessing effectiveness and burdens.
This Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to commission an independent review of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. The goal is to evaluate the program's effectiveness in preventing tick spread, its benefits to cattle producers, and the administrative and financial burdens it imposes. Citizens can expect that the review results will lead to program improvements, potentially impacting the stability of agricultural product prices and livestock health.
Key points
Mandates an independent review of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program by covered agricultural institutions.
The review must assess the program's effectiveness, its benefits for cattle producers, and the compliance burden placed upon them.
The Secretary of Agriculture must report findings and recommendations to Congress, including ways to reduce burdens on cattle producers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1836
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-06-06