119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 13, 2026
H.R. 6513In CommitteeAnimals
Republicans propose restricting mink farming to prevent disease spread
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL)6 cosponsorsIntroduced Dec 9, 2025
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Introduced
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House committee
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House floor
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Senate
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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Cosponsors (6)
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5 Democrats, 1 Republican (of 6 shown).
Activity timeline
Jan 13
Jan 13
Jan 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Jan 13
Jan 13
Jan 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jan 13
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Jan 13
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
2025
Dec 9
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 9
Introduced in House
Dec 9
Introduced in House
All 6 cosponsors
5 Democrats · 1 Republican
Democrats (5)
Republicans (1)
Gooden, LanceTX-05
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