To provide public health veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for rabies prevention, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Reported by Mr. Schatz, with amendments
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes veterinary services for Indian tribes and tribal organizations to address rabies prevention, animal population control, and zoonotic disease risks that disproportionately affect Alaska Native and American Indian communities.
Who Benefits and How
Alaska Native villages and American Indian communities receive veterinary services. Children benefit from reduced dog bite injuries. Communities gain food security through protected marine mammal populations.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal government funds veterinary service programs. Indian Health Service or tribal organizations must administer programs. Some animal population control measures may be controversial.
Key Provisions
- Addresses 87 average annual dog bites in Bering Strait region
- Responds to 2021 rabies and canine distemper outbreaks on St. Lawrence Island
- Recognizes canine distemper fatality to marine mammals used for subsistence
- Addresses highest IHS hospitalization rate for dog bites among Alaska Native children
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Provides veterinary services to Indian tribes for rabies prevention and animal population control
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address public health crisis from uncontrolled animal populations in Native communities"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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