New research would help protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza.
This bill would make highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, a top research focus for universities. It aims to develop better vaccines and farm safety measures, helping poultry producers keep their flocks healthy and protecting the food supply. This change would allow colleges to receive grants specifically for this research.
Today, highly pathogenic avian influenza is not specifically listed as a high-priority research area for federal grants under the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. If this bill becomes law, highly pathogenic avian influenza would be added to that list. This would allow land-grant colleges and universities to receive grants. These grants would specifically study and combat the disease through vaccine development and improved farm safety.
HR 2868 · 119th Congress · April 10, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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