Ag Committee Passes Smith Veterinarian Bill

Statement

Congressman Adrian Smith's (R-NE) legislation addressing veterinary shortages in rural communities overwhelmingly passed the House Agriculture Committee this afternoon. The Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519) would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to help develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services.

The legislation will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.

"This was a great step toward fixing the veterinarian shortage which plagues many rural communities. Large animal vets, in particular, are integral to small, rural communities but are often scarce. The Veterinary Services Investment Act seeks to stem this tide," Smith said.

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