Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 8994)

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes federal food safety and labor standards for livestock facilities, requiring them to implement new handling, recordkeeping, and staffing protocols for pigs, with potential impacts on operational costs and industry compliance requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Covered entities (stockyards, packers, slaughter facilities)

These entities must comply with new handling, recordkeeping, and euthanasia requirements for nonambulatory pigs.

Covered individuals (employees, contractors)

These individuals gain new whistleblower protections and potential improvements in workplace safety standards.

Transportation providers

These providers must meet new transport standards for pigs and maintain detailed records for the Secretary of Agriculture.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill prohibits the use of certain growth-promoting drugs in pigs and mandates the removal of (non-walking) pigs from the food supply to reduce public health risks. It also establishes a confidential online portal for reporting violations and provides legal protections for whistleblowers in the livestock industry.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'nonambulatory pig'?

The bill defines a pig as any swine that cannot stand or walk unassisted.

What happens if I report a violation?

The bill establishes a confidential online portal for complaints and provides legal protections against discharge, demotion, or harassment for whistleblowers.

Does this bill affect how pigs are transported?

Yes, it mandates specific transport conditions, including temperature control, space requirements, and access to water.

Why It Matters

The bill changes federal food safety and labor standards for livestock facilities, requiring them to implement new handling, recordkeeping, and staffing protocols for pigs, with potential impacts on operational costs and industry compliance requirements.

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Connected Entities

personEscobar“Representative Escobar introduced the bill.”Map →

bill_numberPackers and Stockyards Act“Reference to the 1921 Act defining packers.”Map →

personCardenas“Representative Cardenas is a co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“The CDC provides data on pork-related infections.”Map →

bill_numberFederal Meat Inspection Act“Reference to the Act governing meat inspection.”Map →

organizationFood Safety and Inspection Service“The FSIS banned nonambulatory cattle.”Map →

personBlumenauer“Representative Blumenauer is a co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personRaskin“Representative Raskin is a co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

organizationSecretary of Agriculture“The Secretary is tasked with removing nonambulatory pigs.”Map →

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