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H.R. 5608 117th Congress House

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

Official title: To support research and state management efforts on chronic wasting disease.

Introduced: October 21, 2021 See on congress.gov
Animals Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnimal and plant healthDepartment of AgricultureGenetics
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Health promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMammalsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNeurological disordersResearch administration and fundingVeterinary medicine and animal diseases
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 33 (Roll no. 411). (text: CR H7492-7493)
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7532-7533)
Dec 8, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5608.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7492-7495)
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Scott, David moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 7, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
Dec 7, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-202.
Oct 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 19, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 8, 2021 House · vote #411 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 393–33 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 9, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations.

Specifically, the bill directs USDA to establish a program to research and manage the disease. Under the program, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with state or tribal wildlife agencies and departments of agriculture, institutions of higher education, and research centers to support research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of the disease. In addition, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with such agencies and departments to support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies that address the disease.

USDA must also develop and maintain materials to inform the public on chronic wasting disease and techniques to help prevent the spread of the disease.

In addition, USDA must solicit public feedback on potential updates and improvements to standards of the chronic wasting disease herd certification program.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 4111 Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act of 2022
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 7

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 Cosponsors 38
All 38 Democratic 7 Republican 18
Axne, Cynthia
· Dec 7, 2021
 D
Casten, Sean
Illinois · Dec 7, 2021
 D
Ross, Deborah K.
North Carolina · Dec 7, 2021
 R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · Dec 7, 2021
 R
Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · Dec 2, 2021
Bustos, Cheri
· Nov 30, 2021
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Nov 30, 2021
 R
Cammack, Kat
Florida · Nov 23, 2021
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Nov 18, 2021
 R
Moore, Barry
Alabama · Nov 17, 2021
 D
Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Nov 16, 2021
Hartzler, Vicky
· Nov 16, 2021
 R
Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Nov 15, 2021
Kildee, Daniel
· Nov 5, 2021
 R
Letlow, Julia
Louisiana · Nov 5, 2021
Keller, Fred
· Nov 4, 2021
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Nov 4, 2021
Armstrong, Kelly
· Nov 3, 2021
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Nov 3, 2021
 R
Baird, James R.
Indiana · Nov 1, 2021
Gibbs, Bob
· Nov 1, 2021
 R
Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Nov 1, 2021
Stewart, Chris
· Nov 1, 2021
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Oct 27, 2021
 R
Owens, Burgess
Utah · Oct 27, 2021
Blumenauer, Earl
· Oct 26, 2021
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Oct 26, 2021
 R
Reschenthaler, Guy
Pennsylvania · Oct 26, 2021
COOPER, JAMES
· Oct 25, 2021
 R
Fischbach, Michelle
Minnesota · Oct 25, 2021
 R
Johnson, Dusty
South Dakota · Oct 25, 2021
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Oct 25, 2021
 R
Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Oct 25, 2021
Davis, Rodney
· Oct 21, 2021
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Oct 21, 2021
Walorski, Jackie
· Oct 21, 2021
Meijer, Peter
· Oct 20, 2021
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Oct 19, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5608: Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5608/
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