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Apr 23, 2026

Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act

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What the bill does: This bill lets the Indian Health Service (IHS) give money for vet services to Indian Tribes. These services stop diseases like rabies from passing from animals to people. It includes spaying pets, vaccines, checking for sickness, and watching wildlife. It also asks for a study on rabies vaccines for Arctic animals and adds IHS to a health team...

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Introduced(4/23/26)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Mr. Begich

House (R) Alaska

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.

Apr 23, 2026

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