This bill establishes a voluntary certification program called the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan to help the swine industry improve disease prevention, tracking, and preparedness for foreign animal diseases. The Secretary of Agriculture must create the program and set up a federal advisory committee to provide guidance, completing the work within one year of the bill's enactment. The legislation authorizes $4.5 million per year for five years, from fiscal 2027 through 2031, to fund the program's operations. The bill affects swine producers and related industry stakeholders who may choose to participate in the voluntary certification program to strengthen their biosecurity and disease surveillance practices.
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