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Public‑health and animal‑welfare arguments surface as committee hears foie gras ban bills
6685296 · October 21, 2025
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Summary
Supporters urged passage of H.966/S.544 to bar sale of products derived from birds force‑fed for foie gras, citing animal cruelty and public‑health risks from amyloid exposure and avian influenza; no committee vote was taken.
The committee heard testimony in favor of H.966 and S.544, companion bills that would prohibit the mistreatment of birds used to produce foie gras and would bar sale of products derived from birds that have been force‑fed.
Supporters described gavage, the forced‑feeding practice used to produce foie gras, as extreme…
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