Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act of 2026. It amends the Animal Health Protection Act to create a voluntary program called the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan, or US SHIP. The Secretary of Agriculture will run this program in cooperation with states and the swine industry. The main goal is to prevent the introduction of and monitor for diseases that threaten swine health, such as African swine fever and classical swine fever. The bill also provides funding and requires the Secretary to finalize a related rule within one year.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
Pork producers and swine facility operators directly benefit from enhanced disease monitoring, prevention, and federal support.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Swine producers and facility owners benefit from organized biosecurity standards and advisory committee recommendations.
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill establishes a structured federal-state-industry program to monitor and prevent swine diseases, directly supporting rural agricultural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention and Monitoring of Swine Diseases: Under section 10409B(a), the Secretary will carry out a program to prevent and monitor specific swine diseases by identifying covered swine facilities that meet biosecurity, traceability, and surveillance standards for African swine fever, classical swine fever, and other appropriate diseases. This is positive because it helps protect the health of swine.
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Advisory Committee Recommendations: Under section 10409B(b)(2), the program provides for an advisory committee to study problems relating to swine health and make specific recommendations to the Secretary concerning ways to assist the swine industry and administer the plan. This is positive because it gives industry experts a direct way to advise the government on solving health problems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — Pork producers and swine facility operators directly benefit from enhanced disease monitoring, prevention, and federal support. Would business owners be better off under this? — Swine producers and facility owners benefit from organized biosecurity standards and advisory committee recommendations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the finalization of a formal rulemaking process following public notice and comment. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The program operates through a cooperative Federal-State-industry framework involving participating states. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and administer a national cooperative program with states.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The voluntary program assists small holding and non-commercial swine facilities, as well as broader operations, in meeting biosecurity standards. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill provides targeted federal funding and support for the swine industry to safeguard against foreign animal diseases, supporting agricultural productivity.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill establishes a structured federal-state-industry program to monitor and prevent swine diseases, directly supporting rural agricultural communities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes appropriations for monitoring and surveillance standards related to swine health and disease prevention.
- 10/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/26/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1127)
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa