HR. 8473In Committee
Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act
Expands public health veterinary services in tribal communities to prevent and control zoonotic diseases in Indian Health Service areas
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands public health veterinary services in tribal communities to prevent and control zoonotic diseases in Indian Health Service areas
Key points
- Require biennial zoonotic disease reports
- Require oral rabies vaccine study
- Authorize tribal veterinary services funding
- Allow deployment of public health officers
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-03 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedNative Americans