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HOUSE 4698118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

To provide for a study on food animal microbiomes, and for other purposes.

Last Action
8/24/2023

Actions

  • 2023-08-24Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • 2023-08-24Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • 2023-07-18Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • 2023-07-18Introduced in House
  • 2023-07-18Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-07-18 (00)

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study a federal research agenda to advance the understanding of food animal microbiomes (including cattle, small ruminants, poultry, and aquaculture species). The term microbiome generally refers to a community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that inhabit a particular environment 

The National Academies must submit a report to Congress on the study, including recommendations to advance the federal research agenda on food animal microbiomes. 

Cosponsors (1)

  • Scott Peters (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Animal and plant health
  • Biological and life sciences
  • Food supply, safety, and labeling
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Meat
  • Seafood
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