U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., was among four U.S. House of Representatives members who introduced the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act.
The legislation is intended to help address the shortages in essential veterinary services facing rural communities.
“Veterinarians are vital to the work of America’s farmers and ranchers and the integrity of our food supply chain. Yet many areas of the country suffer from lack of access to their services. This bipartisan bill would make commonsense tax relief available to veterinarians who choose to live and work in the communities which need their help to care for their livestock and protect the agriculture industry from pests and disease. I thank my colleagues for joining me to reintroduce it,” Rep. Smith noted.
