Bills · S 319
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 319Agriculture and Food
Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 29· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCattle fever ticks pose a significant threat to the U.S. cattle industry because they can transmit a disease fatal to cattle, leading to major economic losses for ranchers and potentially impacting the nation's beef supply. The existing eradication program is crucial for protecting the health of cattle herds, but it can also impose substantial costs and operational demands on individual producers through quarantines, inspections, and treatments.
This bill matters because it ensures that this vital program is independently evaluated for its effectiveness and efficiency. If passed, it would provide a clear assessment of whether taxpayer money is being used wisely and if the program's rules are fair and practical for ranchers. Without this bill, the program might continue without a formal, comprehensive review, potentially missing opportunities to improve disease control, save taxpayer money, or alleviate undue burdens on the agricultural community.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to offer a contract to an agricultural college or university to review the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program.
This ensures an independent and expert evaluation of a critical animal health program, rather than an internal review.
PROVISION 02
Requires the review to evaluate the program's effectiveness in preventing tick spread, its impact (benefits and burdens) on cattle producers, its treatment protocols, and the allocation of federal and state funds.
This provision guarantees a comprehensive assessment covering both the biological success and the economic and practical implications of the program.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Secretary to submit a report to Congress detailing the review's results and offering recommendations for program improvements, specifically focusing on reducing burdens for cattle producers.
This ensures transparency and provides Congress with actionable information to potentially modify the program's operations or funding for better outcomes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
137
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 29
Introduced in Senate
JAN 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 319
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 29, 2025
Last actionJan 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2025
Senate BillS 319Agriculture and Food
Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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