What is the current status of HR 1596?

HR 1596 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 1596?

HR 1596 was sponsored by Earl Carter (R), Rep.

Names Poultry Research Center After Abit Massey

IntroducedFebruary 26, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Why This Matters

This bill designates the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, as the Abit Massey Poultry Research Center.

If you live in Athens, Georgia, the local poultry research center is now named after Abit Massey.

Who this affects

Poultry researchers · Farmers · Local community

What changes is this bill making?

1The U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, will now be officially called the Abit Massey Poultry Research Center.
2This change honors Abit Massey, who contributed significantly to the poultry industry.
3All official documents and references will use the new name.
4The bill was introduced by multiple representatives from Georgia.

Read the detailed summary

This bill designates the Department of Agriculture U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, as the Abit Massey Poultry Research Center.

Names Poultry Research Center After Abit Massey

IntroducedFebruary 26, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Why This Matters

This bill designates the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, as the Abit Massey Poultry Research Center.

If you live in Athens, Georgia, the local poultry research center is now named after Abit Massey.

Who this affects

Poultry researchers · Farmers · Local community

What changes is this bill making?

1The U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, will now be officially called the Abit Massey Poultry Research Center.
2This change honors Abit Massey, who contributed significantly to the poultry industry.
3All official documents and references will use the new name.
4The bill was introduced by multiple representatives from Georgia.

Read the detailed summary

This bill designates the Department of Agriculture U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, as the Abit Massey Poultry Research Center.