S. 908: Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-06-02 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-06):
Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop and finalize a poultry vaccination strategy to address highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Specifically, USDA, in consultation with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, must develop an HPAI vaccination strategy that complies with World Trade Organization rules.
Avian influenza (i.e., bird flu) is a contagious viral disease of domesticated and wild birds. Depending on the viral strain, the disease can cause little to no signs of illness (referred to as low pathogenic avian influenza) or it can cause a range of symptoms from serious illness to death (referred to as highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI).
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 908 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 908?
S. 908 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 908 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).