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Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
S.4156	Federal	RELIEF for Producers Act of 2020 Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Future for Producers Act of 2020 Republican: 88% (8) Democrat: 11% (1) 88% Republican support 11% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Animal And Plant Health Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Food Industry And Services Health Promotion And Preventive Care Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
S.3785	Federal	Farming Support to States Act of 2020 Democrat: 33% (1) Republican: 33% (1) Independent: 33% (1) 33% Democrat support 33% Republican support 33% Independent support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Agricultural Research American Samoa Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Caribbean Area Consumer Affairs
HB-6956	Federal	Farming Support to States Act of 2020 Democrat: 70% (14) Republican: 30% (6) 70% Democrat support 30% Republican support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Agricultural Research American Samoa Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Caribbean Area Consumer Affairs
HB-6921	Federal	Healthy Dog Importation Act Republican: 85% (6) Democrat: 14% (1) 85% Republican support 14% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Department Of Agriculture Government Information And Archives Health Information And Medical Records Intergovernmental Relations Mammals Trade Restrictions User Charges And Fees
S.3548	Federal	CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act This bill addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses, including air carriers, and suspends certain aviation excise taxes. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes, and provides funding for, forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. The bill also provides funding for $1,200 tax rebates to individuals, with additional $500 payments per qualifying child. The rebate begins phasing out when incomes exceed $75,000 (or $150,000 for joint filers). The bill establishes limits on requirements for employers to provide paid leave. With respect to taxes, the bill establishes special rules for certain tax-favored withdrawals from retirement plans; delays due dates for employer payroll taxes and estimated tax payments for corporations; and revises other provisions, including those related to losses, charitable deductions, and business interest. With respect to health care, the bill provides additional funding for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19; limits liability for volunteer health care professionals; prioritizes Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of certain drugs; allows emergency use of certain diagnostic tests that are not approved by the FDA; expands health-insurance coverage for diagnostic testing and requires coverage for preventative services and vaccines; revises other provisions, including those regarding the medical supply chain, the national stockpile, the health care workforce, the Healthy Start program, telehealth services, nutrition services, Medicare, and Medicaid. With respect to education, the bill temporarily suspends payments for federal student loans; and otherwise revises provisions related to campus-based aid, supplemental educational-opportunity grants, federal work-study, subsidized loans, Pell grants, and foreign institutions. The bill also authorizes the Department of the Treasury to temporarily guarantee money-market funds. Republican: 100% (7) 100% Republican support	Economics And Public Finance Aviation And Airports Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Corporate Finance And Management Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Economic Performance And Conditions Education Programs Funding
HB-6188	Federal	Support Our Military Working Dogs Act Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Mammals Public Contracts And Procurement Service Animals User Charges And Fees Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases
HB-6134	Federal	VET MED Act Veterinary Education and Training Minimizes Educational Debt Act This bill allows veterinary students who are enrolled in postgraduate training programs or serving in internships or residencies to defer payment on their Federal Direct Loans for up to five years. Loan interest shall not accrue during such deferment. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Education Higher Education Interest, Dividends, Interest Rates Student Aid And College Costs Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases
S.3302	Federal	Global Health Security Act of 2020 This bill establishes a permanent, presidentially appointed position to manage outbreak response efforts. Specifically, the bill establishes the role of Special Advisor for Global Health Security who shall (1) serve as the President's principal advisor on global health security and global health emergencies (2) coordinate U.S. efforts to carry out global health security activities, and (3) convene the Global Health Security Interagency Review Council. The bill establishes such council to provide policy guidance to participating agencies on global health security matters and to facilitate the implementation of the existing Global Health Security Agenda. The Special Advisor must also develop a strategy to advance global health security and other specified policy objectives and coordinate a whole-of-government approach to the implementation of such strategy. In addition, the Department of State must coordinate and facilitate interagency, multi-sectoral activities outside of the United States in response to a declared global health emergency. Independent: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Independent support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Environmental Health Executive Office Of The President Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Officials Foreign Aid And International Relief Health Facilities And Institutions Health Personnel
HB-5537	Federal	Conan Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 100,000 $5 gold coins and 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Conan, the military working dog of the U.S. Special Operations Forces who took part in the nighttime raid that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). All surcharges received by Treasury from sales of such coins shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs, where they may be used to provide additional funds for the service-dog veterinary-health benefit. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Finance And Financial Sector Currency Mammals Military Operations And Strategy Military Personnel And Dependents Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases
HB-5153	Federal	Indian Buffalo Management Act This bill establishes a permanent program within the Department of the Interior to develop and promote tribal ownership and management of buffalo and buffalo habitat on Indian lands. Specifically, the bill requires Interior to (1) enter into contracts, award grants, and provide technical assistance to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for activities related to buffalo restoration or management; (2) consult with tribes and tribal organizations on initiatives that affect buffalo or buffalo habitat, including efforts to contain or eradicate diseased buffalo; and (3) develop a policy relating to buffalo and buffalo habitat management activities on Indian land. Additionally, Interior may enter into agreements with tribes or tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo from federal land onto Indian land. Republican: 71% (5) Democrat: 28% (2) 71% Republican support 28% Democrat support	Native Americans Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Federal-indian Relations Indian Lands And Resources Rights Indian Social And Development Programs Mammals Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection
HB-5081	Federal	K-9 Hero Act of 2019 Republican: 90% (10) Democrat: 9% (1) 90% Republican support 9% Democrat support	Health Congressional Oversight Health Care Costs And Insurance Mammals Service Animals Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases
HB-4755	Federal	Safe Food Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Food Safety Administration (FSA) as an independent agency to administer and enforce food safety laws. The functions of specified federal agencies that relate to the administration or enforcement of food safety laws are transferred to the FSA. The FSA is directed to promulgate regulations to protect the food supply from contamination; implement federal food safety inspection, labeling, enforcement, and research efforts to protect the public health; develop consistent and science-based standards for safe food; prioritize federal food safety efforts and deployment of resources to achieve the greatest benefit in reducing foodborne illness; administer a national food safety program based on an analysis of the hazards associated with different foods and the processing of different foods; require that all food and feed facilities register before operation or importation of food, feed, or ingredients; establish an accreditation system for foreign governments seeking to certify food for importation to the United States; establish requirements for tracing food and animals from point of origin to retail sale; establish and administer a food safety technology program to foster innovations with the potential to improve food safety; maintain or access an active surveillance system of food and epidemiological evidence; establish a sampling system to monitor contaminants in food; rank categories of food based on their health hazard; establish a national public education campaign on food safety; and conduct research relating to food safety. This bill includes provisions regarding prohibited acts, recall authority, penalties for violations of food safety laws, whistle-blower protection, and civil actions. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Agricultural Trade Animal And Plant Health Business Records Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs
HB-4724	Federal	Students Not Profits Act of 2019 This bill makes certain institutions of higher education (IHEs) ineligible to receive federal financial student assistance. Specifically, the bill makes for-profit institutions of higher education ineligible to receive such assistance. The bill also makes ineligible any institution that has (1) filed for bankruptcy; (2) been convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving federal student aid; (3) committed fraud, substantial misrepresentation, or false certification involving federal student aid; or (4) executive officers who were previously employed at an institution receiving federal student aid that closed. Additionally, the bill establishes certain criteria that an IHE must meet to be eligible for conversion from a for-profit IHE to a nonprofit IHE. Before approving such conversion, the Department of Education must publish the application in the Federal Register for notice and comment. Democrat: 100% (17) 100% Democrat support	Education Area Studies And International Education Bankruptcy Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment Education Programs Funding Educational Technology And Distance Education Elementary And Secondary Education Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Government Information And Archives Government Lending And Loan Guarantees
S.2640	Federal	Students Not Profits Act of 2019 This bill makes certain institutions of higher education (IHEs) ineligible to receive federal financial student assistance. Specifically, the bill makes for-profit institutions of higher education ineligible to receive such assistance. The bill also makes ineligible any institution that has (1) filed for bankruptcy; (2) been convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving federal student aid; (3) committed fraud, substantial misrepresentation, or false certification involving federal student aid; or (4) executive officers who were previously employed at an institution receiving federal student aid that closed. Additionally, the bill establishes certain criteria that an IHE must meet to be eligible for conversion from a for-profit IHE to a nonprofit IHE. Before approving such conversion, the Department of Education must publish the application in the Federal Register for notice and comment. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Education Area Studies And International Education Bankruptcy Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment Education Programs Funding Educational Technology And Distance Education Elementary And Secondary Education Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Government Information And Archives Government Lending And Loan Guarantees
HB-3771	Federal	Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with other specified agencies and departments, to develop, publish, and submit to Congress a national One Health Framework for coordinated federal activities under the One Health Program, which encourages collaborative efforts to help better prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks. The framework must (1) describe existing efforts and contain recommendations for building upon and complementing the activities of federal entities; and (2) establish specified goals, including advancing the scientific understanding of the connections among human, animal, and environmental health. Democrat: 56% (9) Republican: 43% (7) 56% Democrat support 43% Republican support	Health Congressional Oversight Health Care Coverage And Access Health Promotion And Preventive Care Intergovernmental Relations Medical Research Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Environmental Health
S.1995	Federal	Safe Food Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Food Safety Administration (FSA) as an independent agency to administer and enforce food safety laws. The functions of specified federal agencies that relate to the administration or enforcement of food safety laws are transferred to the FSA. The FSA is directed to promulgate regulations to protect the food supply from contamination; implement federal food safety inspection, labeling, enforcement, and research efforts to protect the public health; develop consistent and science-based standards for safe food; prioritize federal food safety efforts and deployment of resources to achieve the greatest benefit in reducing foodborne illness; administer a national food safety program based on an analysis of the hazards associated with different foods and the processing of different foods; require that all food and feed facilities register before operation or importation of food, feed, or ingredients; establish an accreditation system for foreign governments seeking to certify food for importation to the United States; establish requirements for tracing food and animals from point of origin to retail sale; establish and administer a food safety technology program to foster innovations with the potential to improve food safety; maintain or access an active surveillance system of food and epidemiological evidence; establish a sampling system to monitor contaminants in food; rank categories of food based on their health hazard; establish a national public education campaign on food safety; and conduct research relating to food safety. This bill includes provisions regarding prohibited acts, recall authority, penalties for violations of food safety laws, whistle-blower protection, and civil actions. Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Agricultural Trade Animal And Plant Health Business Records Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs
S.1903	Federal	Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with other specified agencies and departments, to develop, publish, and submit to Congress a national One Health Framework for coordinated federal activities under the One Health Program, which encourages collaborative efforts to help better prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks. The framework must (1) describe existing efforts and contain recommendations for building upon and complementing the activities of federal entities; and (2) establish specified goals, including advancing the scientific understanding of the connections among human, animal, and environmental health. Democrat: 66% (4) Republican: 33% (2) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Health Congressional Oversight Health Care Coverage And Access Health Promotion And Preventive Care Intergovernmental Relations Medical Research Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Environmental Health
S.1820	Federal	Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority as an independent, private non-profit corporation with responsibility for developing and administering an anti-doping and medication control program for (1) Thoroughbred, Quarter, and Standardbred horses that participate in horse races; and (2) the personnel engaged in the care, training, or racing of such horses. The Federal Trade Commission shall have oversight over the authority. An interstate compact may be established after five years to take over the authority's duties. The sale of a Thoroughbred, Quarter, or Standardbred horse shall be considered an unfair or deceptive act or practice if the seller (1) knows or has reason to know the horse has been administered a substance that the authority determines has a long-term degrading effect on the soundness of the horse, and (2) fails to disclose to the buyer the administration of such substance. Democrat: 88% (23) Republican: 7% (2) Independent: 3% (1) 88% Democrat support 7% Republican support 3% Independent support	Sports And Recreation Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Congressional Oversight Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Gambling Government Studies And Investigations Intergovernmental Relations Mammals
S.1790	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The bill sets forth policies for North Korea nuclear sanctions, paid family leave for federal personnel, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations, matters relating to Burma, Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability, measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab, sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Accounting And Auditing Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Afghanistan Africa Alaska Alliances Alternative And Renewable Resources Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Asia
HB-2835	Federal	DUE PROCESS Act of 2019 Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights Of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2019 Republican: 60% (6) Democrat: 40% (4) 60% Republican support 40% Democrat support	Crime And Law Enforcement Accounting And Auditing Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Civil Actions And Liability Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Criminal Justice Information And Records Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances Due Process And Equal Protection Evidence And Witnesses

Title: RELIEF for Producers Act of 2020 Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Future for Producers Act of 2020