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HR 4757

Pigs and Public Health Act

119th Congress Introduced by Veronica Escobar and 2 co-sponsors

H.R. 4757 - Pigs and Public Health Act SummaryThe Pigs and Public Health Act is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2025. The primary purpose of the legi

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Bill Summary · HR 4757

H.R. 4757 - Pigs and Public Health Act

Summary

The Pigs and Public Health Act is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2025. The primary purpose of the legislation is to address concerns about the potential public health risks associated with the growing pig farming industry.

Key Provisions

The bill would enact the following major changes:

  1. Stricter Regulations on Pig Farms: The bill would require all commercial pig farms to obtain a federal permit and adhere to new, more stringent health and safety standards set by the Department of Agriculture. This includes enhanced biosecurity measures, improved waste management systems, and regular testing for zoonotic diseases.

  2. Restrictions on Antibiotic Use: The legislation would significantly limit the prophylactic use of antibiotics in pig farming, allowing their use only to treat diagnosed illnesses. Farms would be required to report all antibiotic usage.

  3. Public Disclosure Requirements: Pig farm owners would be mandated to publicly disclose information about their operations, including the size of herds, disease outbreaks, and use of antibiotics and other chemicals.

  4. Research Funding: The bill allocates $50 million annually in new federal funding for research into the public health impacts of industrial pig farming and the development of alternative farming practices.

Impact

If enacted, the Pigs and Public Health Act would have several notable impacts:

  • Increased oversight and operational costs for commercial pig farms, which may lead to consolidation in the industry.
  • Potential reductions in antibiotic-resistant bacteria transmission from pig farms to surrounding human populations.
  • Greater transparency about the practices and conditions at large-scale pig production facilities.
  • Advancement of scientific understanding about the links between industrial animal agriculture and zoonotic disease risks.

Timeline

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 25, 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture for consideration. No further action has been taken on the legislation at this time.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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