Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Animals
Why This Matters
The MINKS are Superspreaders Act stops the farming of minks for fur, aiming to protect animal welfare and public health. It also includes a plan for the government to buy out mink farms.
If you are a mink farmer, you may need to sell your farm as it will no longer be legal to keep minks for fur.
Who this affects
Mink farmers · Animal welfare advocates
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill prohibits keeping minks in captivity for fur production.
2It bans the transport, sale, and breeding of captive minks.
3The government will seek to buy mink farms from owners.
4The purchase offer will consider the number of minks and farm value.
5Certain exceptions apply to specific entities under existing laws.
