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Senate Bill 5253
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Tick-Borne Livestock Disease Research Prioritization Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 5, 2026
Overview
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The "Tick-Borne Livestock Disease Research Prioritization Act" addresses the increasing threat of tick-borne diseases to livestock in the United States. It highlights the impact of diseases such as anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and bovine theileriosis on livestock health and the economic losses faced by producers. The Act emphasizes the need for research and extension grants to develop vaccines, therapeutics, surveillance methods, and tick management strategies. It also highlights the importance of educating veterinarians, state departments of agriculture, and livestock producers in disease recognition, testing, and prevention. The Act aims to improve early detection, control, and reduce economic losses in the livestock industry.

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Introduced
Aug 5, 2026
Latest Action
Aug 5, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
5253
Congress
119
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
Primary focus of measure is agricultural practices; agricultural prices and marketing; agricultural education; food assistance or nutrition programs; food industry, supply, and safety; aquaculture; horticulture and plants. Measures concerning international trade in agricultural products may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Missouri
Republican
West Virginia
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House Votes (0)
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Summary
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Text (1)
August 5, 2026
Actions (2)
08/05/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
08/05/2026
Introduced in Senate
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S.5253 119 TickBorne Livestock Disease Research Prioritization Act
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Aug 25, 2026 9:42:57 PM