SAVE Our Poultry Act

# SAVE Our Poultry Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The SAVE Our Poultry Act would designate highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)—a serious disease affecting birds—as a high-priority research area for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill would authorize USDA to award grants to land-grant colleges and universities to fund research in two main areas: developing and improving vaccines for poultry, and strengthening biosecurity measures (disease prevention practices) on farms. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects poultry producers, agricultural researchers, and land-grant universities.

Indirectly, it could impact consumers and the poultry industry, which has faced significant economic losses from recent avian flu outbreaks. The research funding could help prevent future disease spread in flocks. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Sarah McBride (D-Delaware).