MINKS are Superspreaders Act
This bill prohibits the interstate transport, sale, breeding, or possession of captive American mink raised for fur production (including parts or offspring), directly affecting mink fur farmers and the fur industry. It includes a limited exception for entities covered under the Lacey Act and establishes a buy-out program where the government may purchase mink farms. The buy-out amount is based on the farmer's average mink count over three years and the farm's infrastructure value. Funding for the buy-out depends on available appropriations. The bill does not apply to mink not raised for fur or to certain wildlife management activities.
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 13, 2024
Last action Mar 13, 2024
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Mar 13, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Mar 13, 2024
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nancy Mace
RRepublican
Co
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Dean Phillips
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
Co
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
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