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NE LB665
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tanya Storer
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the application of electronic identification devices for livestock manufactured by entities with direct or indirect ties to foreign adversaries within Nebraska
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Defines "foreign adversary" by reference to 15 C.F.R. 791.4 as it existed on January 1, 2025, which includes countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela
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Bars the Nebraska Department of Agriculture from requiring the use of any foreign-manufactured electronic animal identification devices for tracking livestock movement
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Adds legislative findings declaring that foreign adversaries leveraging surveillance technology pose a threat to the security of Nebraska's domestic livestock production and U.S. sovereignty
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Amends the Animal Health and Disease Control Act (sections 54-2901, 54-2902, 54-2939, and 54-2948) to incorporate these restrictions and policy statements
Legislative Description
Prohibit the use of certain electronic identification devices under the Animal Health and Disease Control Act
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026