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Mink VIRUS Act
3/14/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3783
The Mink VIRUS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3783, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address the issue of the spread of viruses from mink to humans. The bill specifically focuses on the potential transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from mink to humans, as mink have been found to be susceptible to the virus and have transmitted it to humans in some cases.
The Mink VIRUS Act proposes several measures to prevent the spread of viruses from mink to humans. These measures include increased surveillance of mink populations for the presence of viruses, as well as the development of guidelines for the safe handling and management of mink farms to prevent the spread of viruses.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased research into the potential risks of virus transmission from mink to humans, as well as the development of strategies to mitigate these risks. The Mink VIRUS Act also includes provisions for the coordination of efforts between federal, state, and local agencies to address the issue of virus transmission from mink to humans. Overall, the Mink VIRUS Act is aimed at protecting public health by addressing the potential risks of virus transmission from mink to humans and implementing measures to prevent the spread of viruses in mink populations.
The Mink VIRUS Act proposes several measures to prevent the spread of viruses from mink to humans. These measures include increased surveillance of mink populations for the presence of viruses, as well as the development of guidelines for the safe handling and management of mink farms to prevent the spread of viruses.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased research into the potential risks of virus transmission from mink to humans, as well as the development of strategies to mitigate these risks. The Mink VIRUS Act also includes provisions for the coordination of efforts between federal, state, and local agencies to address the issue of virus transmission from mink to humans. Overall, the Mink VIRUS Act is aimed at protecting public health by addressing the potential risks of virus transmission from mink to humans and implementing measures to prevent the spread of viruses in mink populations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3783
Bill HR 3783 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2023. Bill HR 3783 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2023. Bill HR 3783's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of July 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3783
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3783
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Animal and plant health
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Civil actions and liability
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Mammals
- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3783
Mink VIRUS Act
Mink VIRUS Act
Mink: Vectors for Infection Risk in the United States Act
To protect public health and human safety by prohibiting the farming of mink for their fur, to compensate farmers as they transition out of the industry, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3783
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