Tick-Borne Livestock Disease Research Prioritization Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
S. 5253 would amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to give higher priority to research on emerging tick-borne diseases that affect livestock. Beyond that stated purpose, the specific mechanisms — such as funding levels, research programs affected, or reporting requirements — are not yet available, since the bill's full text has not been published.
The bill would primarily affect federal agricultural research programs, likely including those administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as livestock producers and ranchers who could benefit from expanded research into tick-borne illnesses affecting cattle and other livestock. Researchers and institutions that study animal health and veterinary science may also be affected if the bill directs resources or attention toward this area.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 5, 2026, by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and its most recent action remains its introduction. As with most bills, it would next need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee, which could hold hearings, amend it, or decide not to act on it, before any vote by the full Senate. Because the text is not yet public, further detail on its specific provisions is not available at this time.
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Timeline
5 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 5253 do?
- S. 5253 would amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to give higher priority to research on emerging tick-borne diseases that affect livestock. Beyond that stated purpose, the specific mechanisms — such as funding levels, research programs affected, or reporting requirements — are not yet available, since the bill's full text has not been published. The bill would primarily affect federal agricultural research programs, likely including those administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as livestock producers and ranchers who could benefit from expanded research into tick-borne illnesses affecting cattle and other livestock. Researchers and institutions that study animal health and veterinary science may also be affected if the bill directs resources or attention toward this area. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 5, 2026, by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and its most recent action remains its introduction. As with most bills, it would next need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee, which could hold hearings, amend it, or decide not to act on it, before any vote by the full Senate. Because the text is not yet public, further detail on its specific provisions is not available at this time.
- Has S. 5253 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5253. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5253?
- S. 5253 was sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5253?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (5 Aug 2026).
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