H.R. 6513 Introduced Animals

MINKS are Superspreaders Act

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the captivity of mink, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] Introduced December 9, 2025 Cosponsors 8 (7 D, 1 R) Latest action January 13, 2026

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Actions

  1. Jan 13, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
  2. Jan 13, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  3. Dec 9, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  4. Dec 9, 2025 Introduced in House

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