Senate Bill 382
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
382
Congress
116
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act
This bill requires the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the U.S. Geological Survey to contract the National Academy of Sciences to study the predominant pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of deer, elk, reindeer, and moose populations in the United States.
February 7, 2019
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02/07/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1135-1136)
02/07/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:47:45 PM