S 1904 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Ending Taxpayer Support for Big Egg Producers Act

This bill amends federal law to restrict government compensation for large egg producers affected by avian influenza. It defines "covered entities" as egg producers with over $100 million in annual revenue or 1,500 employees, requiring them to certify they will not pay dividends or repurchase stock for two years after receiving payments. Private equity-owned or public companies must also certify they cannot access other funding without significant harm to operations. Violating these certification requirements could trigger repayment of funds plus fines or up to 5 years in prison. The bill targets existing indemnity payments under the Animal Health Protection Act, not new funding.
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Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3119-3120)
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May 22, 2025
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