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RepublicanBill · H.R. 6513· House(119-HR-6513)

MINKS are Superspreaders Act

Rep. Buchanan
Age: 75 years
Florida
Introduced
12/9/2025
Last activity
1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsored by
Vern Buchanan
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 7
Animals
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the captivity of American mink. It specifically targets mink raised in captivity for fur production. Under this act, the transport, sale, breeding, or possession of these animals or their products would be prohibited. However, certain exceptions are carved out based on the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981. The legislation also includes a provision for the Secretary to seek the purchase of privately owned mink farms.

Yes

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3

    The bill promotes animal welfare by prohibiting the captivity of mink used for fur.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    The bill expands federal authority by prohibiting certain interstate commerce and directing a federal buy-out.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-5

    The bill restricts the ability of mink farm owners to conduct their primary business activity.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3

    The bill restricts the commerce of mink, which negatively impacts businesses in the fur industry.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?-2

    While it offers a buy-out, it effectively eliminates the mink farming industry.