U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced
Summary
A voluntary U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan to certify swine facilities' biosecurity and surveillance. It would expand a 2020 industry pilot to prevent and monitor African swine fever, classical swine fever, and other swine diseases the Secretary finds appropriate.
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- Swine producers and facilities: Would create voluntary certification programs that set biosecurity, traceability, and surveillance standards for covered facilities, including boar studs, breeding herds, finishing operations, slaughter facilities, and small holdings.
- State governments and the industry: Would run a cooperative Federal-State-industry program and establish an advisory committee to study swine health problems and recommend actions and administration of the plan.
- Rulemaking and funding: Would require the Secretary to finalize a proposed rule within one year after enactment and would authorize $4.5 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out the program.
*Would authorize $4.5 million per year for FY2027–2031, increasing federal spending if those amounts are appropriated.*
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
OH • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 10/29/2026
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
MN • R
Sponsored 10/26/2026
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
NC • D
Sponsored 10/26/2026
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