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BillHR 6513 · 119

MINKS are Superspreaders Act

Introduced
Dec 9, 2025
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US Department of Agriculture to study and report on the role of minks in spreading diseases, potentially leading to new regulations on mink farming. Funds research into mink disease transmission.

Sponsored By

Vern Buchanan
Republican · Florida · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 9, 2025
  3. Jan 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Mink farmers and related businesses may face new regulations or increased costs due to the research and potential subsequent rules. People living near mink farms could be affected by changes in disease control measures.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
7backers
  • Democratic5
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors5 · 83%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.