PIGS Act of 2025
The PIGS Act of 2025 requires that breeding pigs be housed in conditions allowing them to move freely and turn around, with a minimum of 24 square feet of space per pig starting December 31, 2025. This law directly affects pig producers raising breeding pigs (specifically females six months or older, or pregnant pigs), mandating changes to housing practices that currently use restrictive crates. The bill provides $10 million in federal funding to help producers comply, prioritizing independent farmers, and includes exceptions for transportation, veterinary care, and a short period before birth. It does not preempt stricter state animal welfare laws.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 18, 2025
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3
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Committee
2
Apr 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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