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US HB4757
Bill
Status
7/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Veronica Escobar
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the use of beta-adrenergic agonist drugs (ractopamine, zilpaterol, lubabegron) in pigs for growth promotion or feed efficiency, allowing use only for treating disease
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Bans nonambulatory pigs (swine that cannot stand or walk unassisted) from entering the U.S. food supply, requiring covered entities to immediately humanely euthanize such animals and prohibiting their slaughter, sale, or processing
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Establishes detailed pig transportation requirements including temperature maintenance between 50-75°F, adequate space for pigs to turn around and lie down, water access, weather protection, and appropriate bedding
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Requires OSHA to promulgate workplace safety standards within 2 years for handling nonambulatory pigs, including employee training and mechanical lifting aid requirements
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Creates a confidential online complaint portal within 90 days for reporting violations, with whistleblower protections prohibiting retaliation against employees who report concerns, and mandates a CDC-coordinated study on public health threats from nonambulatory pigs in the food system
Legislative Description
Pigs and Public Health Act
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
7/25/2025