Ban the operation of mink farms to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases to humans.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with MINKS are Superspreaders Act?
The MINKS are Superspreaders Act, known as H.R. 6513, has been in the House Committee on Agriculture since December 8, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but the proposal has seen no action for six months. Most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote, and this lack of movement is the standard path for most legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by MINKS are Superspreaders Act (H.R. 6513 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7670 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7670 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Vern Buchanan (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.