Supporting the recognition of April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires USDA to audit foreign countries on veterinary controls, disease history, surveillance, and emergency preparedness for imports. It relies on compliance mandates and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. livestock producers could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Foreign agricultural exporters to U.S. would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires USDA to audit foreign countries on veterinary controls, disease history, surveillance, and emergency preparedness for imports.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires USDA to audit foreign countries on veterinary controls, disease history, surveillance, and emergency preparedness for imports.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill requires USDA to audit foreign countries on veterinary controls, disease history, surveillance, and emergency preparedness for imports.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- U.S. livestock producers
Identified Costs
- Foreign agricultural exporters to U.S.
Sponsors
Ami Bera
D-CA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Bera (for himself and Mr. Valadao) submitted the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Foreign agricultural exporters to U.S., U.S. livestock producers
Positive-direction: U.S. livestock producers
Negative-direction: Foreign agricultural exporters to U.S.
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
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