§ 8301. Findings

Congress finds that—

• (1) the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of diseases and pests of animals are essential to protect—
  • (A) animal health;
  • (B) the health and welfare of the people of the United States;
  • (C) the economic interests of the livestock and related industries of the United States;
  • (D) the environment of the United States; and
  • (E) interstate commerce and foreign commerce of the United States in animals and other articles;
• (2) animal diseases and pests are primarily transmitted by animals and articles regulated under this chapter;
• (3) the health of animals is affected by the methods by which animals and articles are transported in interstate commerce and foreign commerce;
• (4) the Secretary must continue to conduct research on animal diseases and pests that constitute a threat to the livestock of the United States; and
• (5)
  • (A) all animals and articles regulated under this chapter are in or affect interstate commerce or foreign commerce; and
  • (B) regulation by the Secretary and cooperation by the Secretary with foreign countries, States or other jurisdictions, or persons are necessary—
    • (i) to prevent and eliminate burdens on interstate commerce and foreign commerce;
    • (ii) to regulate effectively interstate commerce and foreign commerce; and
    • (iii) to protect the agriculture, environment, economy, and health and welfare of the people of the United States.