(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO) Congressman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) have introduced the Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act.
This legislation would reverse FDA guidance known as, “GFI 263.”
“GFI 263” restricts the use of commonly used livestock antibiotics that are often bought at local feed stores.
This new FDA guidance will require a veterinarian to first issue livestock owners a prescription prior to use starting June 11, 2023.
“Ranchers work hard to take care of their livestock. Yet, Washington bureaucrats continue to add guidance’s and regulations that make caring for their livestock increasingly more difficult,” said Burlison. “The Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act will repeal the FDA’s burdensome guidance and give back to ranchers the ability to make their own decisions about their livestock. It’s time Washington start trusting our ranchers and farmers, and this bill is a strong step in the right direction.”
You can read the bill text here.
