To designate the U.S. National Poultry Research Center of the Department of Agriculture located in Athens, Georgia, as the "Abit Massey Poultry Research Center".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1596
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Agriculture and Food
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- Last Updated
- 2025-04-07T18:21:25Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to honor Abit Massey by renaming a key agricultural research facility in Georgia, recognizing his contributions to the poultry industry.
Key Provisions
- Designation: The U.S. National Poultry Research Center, operated by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Athens, Georgia, is officially renamed the "Abit Massey Poultry Research Center."
- References: Any mention of the facility in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records will automatically refer to it by the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces no substantive changes to the facility's operations, funding, or authority. It is purely a renaming measure, updating official nomenclature without altering legal frameworks or USDA mandates.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The USDA will need to update internal and external references to the facility, such as in signage, websites, and reports, but this involves minimal administrative effort.
- Citizens: Primarily symbolic benefits for Georgia residents and the poultry industry, fostering local pride and recognition of industry leaders. No direct effects on daily life or services.
- International Relations: None anticipated, as the bill is domestic and focused on a U.S. research center.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- USDA: Responsible for implementing the name change across its materials.
- Poultry Research Community: Researchers, scientists, and industry professionals at the center who may see enhanced visibility or morale from the honor.
- Georgia Constituents and Representatives: Sponsors from Georgia (e.g., Reps. Carter, Bishop, and others) highlight regional agricultural interests; benefits local economy tied to poultry.
- Abit Massey's Family and Legacy: Indirectly honors the individual, likely a prominent figure in Georgia's poultry sector.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and non-controversial; naming bills like this are routine in Congress and require no new appropriations or regulatory changes.
- Constitutional: No implications, as it does not affect powers, rights, or federal structure—purely ceremonial.
- Political: Reinforces bipartisan support for agriculture in Georgia (evident from multiple co-sponsors across parties), potentially boosting local political goodwill without broader policy shifts.
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Sponsor
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Cosponsors (13)
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]
Recent Actions
- 2025-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the U.S. National Poultry Research Center of the Department of Agriculture located in Athens, Georgia, as the "Abit Massey Poultry Research Center". — issued 2025-02-26 — PDF (2 pages)