FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of USDA Animal Disease Prevention and Response Efforts

Original title: A REVIEW OF USDA ANIMAL DISEASE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE EFFORTS

January 1, 2023

agriculture livestock animal disease USDA food safety poultry dairy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the oversight agenda for federal animal health policies that impact the economic stability of the U.S. livestock industry and the security of the national food supply.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Livestock, dairy, and poultry producers

These producers are subject to federal animal health regulations and disease response protocols managed by the USDA.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The agency is responsible for implementing and reporting on animal disease prevention programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry held a hearing on April 18, 2023, to review how the USDA manages and prevents animal diseases. The session included testimony from USDA officials regarding current strategies for protecting the livestock, dairy, and poultry industries.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on April 18, 2023, in the Longworth House Office Building.
The session was the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry for the 118th Congress.
The primary witness was Jenny Lester Moffitt, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the USDA.
Alecia L. Naugle, Associate Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services at APHIS, accompanied the witness.
The subcommittee reviewed USDA efforts regarding animal disease prevention and response.
The hearing included opening statements from Chairman Tracey Mann, Ranking Member Jim Costa, and Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this subcommittee hearing?

The hearing was conducted to review and oversee the USDA's current strategies and efforts in preventing and responding to animal diseases.

Who testified at the hearing?

Jenny Lester Moffitt, the USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, provided testimony, accompanied by Dr. Alecia L. Naugle from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ().

Why It Matters

This hearing establishes the oversight agenda for federal animal health policies that impact the economic stability of the U.S. livestock industry and the security of the national food supply.

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Discoveries

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Focus on 118th Congress Priorities

This hearing marks the first official meeting of the subcommittee for the 118th Congress, signaling a prioritization of animal health oversight.

Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry

Connected Entities

personJenny Lester Moffitt“Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, USDA”Map →

organizationAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service“USDA agency focused on animal health”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Federal department responsible for animal disease prevention”Map →

personAlecia L. Naugle“Associate Deputy Administrator, Veterinary Services, APHIS”Map →

personTracey Mann“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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