H.R. 6513 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
MINKS are Superspreaders Act
H.R. 6513 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Dec 9, 2025, sponsored by Vern Buchanan with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 9, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Animals
Sponsor
Vern Buchanan (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 9, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. (Jan 13, 2026)
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