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RepublicanBill · S. 4893· Senate(119-S-4893)

U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act of 2026

Rep. Husted
Age: 59 years
Ohio
Introduced
6/24/2026
Last activity
6/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsored by
Jon Husted
Cosponsors
None
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act of 2026," aims to amend the Animal Health Protection Act. It directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a voluntary certification program specifically for swine diseases. This program is intended to improve biosecurity, traceability, disease surveillance, and preparedness for foreign animal diseases within the swine industry. Additionally, the bill requires the creation of a Federal advisory committee to provide recommendations to the Secretary. Finally, it authorizes annual appropriations of $4,500,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out these goals.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    The bill provides industry-specific protections through a voluntary certification program to improve swine disease surveillance and preparedness.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+3

    The bill supports the swine industry by improving biosecurity, traceability, and disease surveillance.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2

    The voluntary certification program aims to improve biosecurity and disease preparedness for the swine industry.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill authorizes $4,500,000 in annual appropriations for the swine health plan.