On the recordSeptember 26, 2023
Once again, traceability resources really are incredibly important when dealing with an animal disease outbreak. {time} 0210 We need to do our best to be prepared to deal with these. Otherwise, it compromises our ability to export overseas. Our trade partners could shut off markets in the United States, and it would have a decimating impact on the livestock industry in the United States. There are moneys in the underlying bill in order to do this. Quite frankly, a more appropriate amendment might have been to make sure the money lines up with the need. I would agree that what is in the bill is not adequate for the full implementation of this, but that is another issue. Madam Chair, I remain in opposition to the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
