Creates new coordinators to better track and prevent animal diseases that can spread to people.
This bill creates a new program and six specialized coordinators. Their job is to improve how federal, state, and tribal agencies work together on diseases that spread from animals to humans. These coordinators would share information, help access resources, and develop best practices to prevent outbreaks affecting public health, livestock, and wildlife.
Today, federal, state, and tribal agencies have separate roles in managing animal diseases. Their coordination is often informal, which can lead to slower responses to outbreaks. After this bill, a formal program and dedicated Wildlife Health Coordinators would create clear links between these agencies. This would improve information sharing, resource access, and coordinated responses to prevent and manage diseases that spread from animals to humans. The bill authorizes setting aside $900,000 each year, starting in the government's budget year 2027, to support these efforts.
S 4451 · 119th Congress · April 30, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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