Bill · S. 908· Senate(119-S-908)
Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Rounds
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act," directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a plan for poultry vaccination. The Secretary must work in consultation with the United States Trade Representative to address highly pathogenic avian influenza. This strategy must comply with all applicable rules of the World Trade Organization. The Secretary is required to develop the strategy within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Finally, the strategy must be finalized not later than one year after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill directly addresses a major biological risk to the poultry farming industry through a required vaccination strategy.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Poultry producers and business owners benefit from a structured plan to mitigate the risks of avian influenza.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2
Adherence to World Trade Organization rules ensures that the vaccination strategy maintains international trade standards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing highly pathogenic avian influenza: The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to address this specific issue (Section 2(a)).
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Adherence to international standards: The strategy must be in compliance with all applicable rules of the World Trade Organization (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate