SAVE Our Poultry Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-07T13:27:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2868 SAVE Our Poultry Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/7/2025, 1:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2868

The SAVE Our Poultry Act, designated as H.R. 2868 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 10, 2025, aims to address issues related to the poultry industry. Specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill can be found in the official PDF version linked at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2868/BILLS-119hr2868ih.pdf. This bill focuses on measures to enhance the welfare and sustainability of poultry production, likely including regulations to improve conditions for poultry farms, health standards for poultry products, or support for poultry farmers.

Congressional Summary of HR 2868

Supporting Avian Virus Eradication Act or the SAVE Our Poultry Act

This bill includes research on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area.

Under the bill, USDA may award grants to land-grant colleges and universities to study HPAI for the purposes of (1) developing and improving the efficacy of vaccines for poultry, and (2) enhancing biosecurity procedures for poultry producers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2868

Bill HR 2868 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2868 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2868's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of April 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2868

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2868

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2868

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to add highly pathogenic avian influenza as a high priority research and extension area.