H.R.388 - Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.388, the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to review the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. The review will be conducted by a covered institution (land-grant college or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture). The review will evaluate the program's effectiveness, benefits and burdens to cattle producers, treatment protocols, and funding allocation.
Expected Effects
The Act aims to improve the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program by identifying areas for enhancement and reducing the burden of compliance for cattle producers. A report with findings and recommendations will be submitted to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. This could lead to changes in how the program is implemented and funded.
Potential Benefits
- Improved effectiveness of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program.
- Reduced burden of compliance for cattle producers.
- Better understanding of the program's benefits and costs.
- Data-driven recommendations for program improvements.
- Potential for more efficient allocation of resources.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with contracting with a covered institution for the program review.
- Possible delays in program implementation due to the review process.
- Risk that the recommendations may not be fully implemented.
- Potential for increased regulatory burden if recommendations are not carefully considered.
- Limited scope, focusing primarily on cattle producers and not addressing broader ecological impacts.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce and provide for the general welfare. The regulation of cattle health can be seen as related to interstate commerce. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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