Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2025

# Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to strengthen the U.S. government's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to foreign animal diseases—illnesses that affect livestock and other animals but don't currently exist in the United States. If passed, it would establish new surveillance systems, improve coordination between federal and state agencies, and create rapid response protocols to stop disease outbreaks before they spread through American farms and ranches. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily impacts agricultural producers, ranchers, and livestock owners, as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state agricultural agencies responsible for animal health.

While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills of this type typically authorize funding for disease monitoring, establish emergency response teams, and may require reporting requirements for disease detection at ports of entry and farms. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3915 is in committee, meaning it's under review and hasn't advanced to a full vote in the House. The bill was introduced by Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX). Further action depends on committee approval and scheduling by House leadership.