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Mink Farming Ban and Farmer Support Act

This act aims to protect public health by prohibiting mink farming for fur. It provides compensation to farmers transitioning out of the industry, helping them find new livelihoods. The law also mandates humane methods for animal termination.
Key points
Mink farming for fur will be prohibited one year after the act becomes law.
Mink farm owners will receive compensation for costs of ceasing operations and the market value of the mink farming portion of their farm.
Penalties of up to $10,000 per day or per mink apply for non-compliance with the ban or inhumane termination methods.
Compensation funds cannot be used for future fur farming activities, and a permanent easement will be placed on the property prohibiting such operations.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2185
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2025-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mink VIRUS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2185.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mink farming for fur will be prohibited one year after the act becomes law.
  • Mink farm owners will receive compensation for costs of ceasing operations and the market value of the mink farming portion of their farm.
  • Penalties of up to $10,000 per day or per mink apply for non-compliance with the ban or inhumane termination methods.
  • Compensation funds cannot be used for future fur farming activities, and a permanent easement will be placed on the property prohibiting such operations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Health Environment