What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the Indian Health Service (IHS). Congress believes the IHS is well-positioned to help Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations combat zoonotic diseases. The IHS should provide public health veterinary services. The approach should be 'One Health,' acknowledging the interconnectedness of people, animals, plants, and the environment.

What does PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARY SERVICES. of Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act do?

This section amends Title II of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act by adding section 224, concerning Public Health Veterinary Services. It defines 'public health veterinary services' as including spaying/neutering, diagnoses, surveillance, epidemiology, control, prevention, elimination, and vaccination, among other related activities. The term 'zoonotic disease' is defined as a disease transmissible between vertebrate animals and humans. The Secretary, through the Service, is authorized to expend funds for public health veterinary services to prevent and control zoonotic disease in areas with endemic risk. The Secretary may assign veterinary public health officers from the Commissioned Corps and coordinate activities with the CDC Director and the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary must submit a biennial report to several Congressional committees on fund usage, officer deployment, disease surveillance data, and related services.

What does APHIS WILDLIFE SERVICES STUDY ON ORAL RABIES VACCINES IN ARCTIC of Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study within one year of the Act's enactment. The study focuses on delivering oral rabies vaccines to wildlife reservoir species. The study must evaluate the efficacy of these vaccines. The study is specifically concerned with rabies transmission affecting Tribal members in Arctic regions of the United States. The study will also make recommendations to improve vaccine delivery.

What does ONE HEALTH FRAMEWORK. of Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act do?

This bill amends Section 2235(b) of the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act. The amendment adds the Director of the Indian Health Service to the list of individuals included in the section. The bill aims to provide public health veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for rabies prevention.

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Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act

Q: What does Preamble of Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act do?

This bill provides public health veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. The stated purpose of the bill is rabies prevention.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act

Last updated: 12/15/2025 · Introduced: 2/18/2025

Author: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Indian Health Service to provide public health veterinary services, including preventative care and disease control, to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
The bill mandates a study by the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the feasibility and efficacy of oral rabies vaccines for wildlife in Arctic regions impacting Tribal communities.
It expands the 'One Health' framework by including the Director of the Indian Health Service in related planning efforts to address interconnected health threats.

119th Congresspassed senateHR. 8473(In Committee)Official page

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