H.R.2868 - Supporting Avian Virus Eradication Act; SAVE Our Poultry Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2868, also known as the Supporting Avian Virus Eradication Act or SAVE Our Poultry Act, aims to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The amendment would add highly pathogenic avian influenza as a high-priority research and extension area. This bill directs research grants to land-grant colleges and universities to study avian influenza, focusing on vaccine development, efficacy, and biosecurity procedures for poultry producers.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would likely lead to increased funding for research into avian influenza. This could result in improved vaccines and biosecurity practices for the poultry industry. It may also influence domestic and international poultry markets through trade and market access considerations.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced protection of the poultry industry from avian influenza outbreaks.
- Development of more effective vaccines and improved delivery mechanisms.
- Improved biosecurity practices for poultry producers, reducing the risk of outbreaks.
- Potential stabilization of domestic and international poultry markets.
- Support for land-grant colleges and universities through research grants.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with implementing new biosecurity procedures.
- Possible market disruptions if vaccination affects trade relationships.
- The bill focuses narrowly on avian influenza, potentially diverting resources from other agricultural research areas.
- There may be unintended consequences from widespread vaccination on the evolution of the virus.
- The effectiveness of new vaccines and biosecurity measures may vary across different poultry species and production systems.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Specifically, it promotes the general welfare by supporting the agricultural sector and protecting the food supply. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. This bill falls under the purview of providing for the general welfare through agricultural research and support.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).