The House Resolution, introduced by a group of representatives, calls on the federal government to prioritize the development of a national strategy to combat the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The resolution highlights the significant impact of the current bird flu outbreak on both wildlife and the agricultural sector, noting that over 150 million poultry have been affected and that the disease has also spread to dairy cattle and humans. The representatives express concern over the potential for the virus to mutate and become transmissible between humans, which could pose a serious public health risk.

Additionally, the resolution addresses the economic implications of the bird flu outbreak, particularly its effect on food prices and agricultural productivity. Rising egg and chicken prices are attributed to the ongoing culling of infected birds, while dairy production is also threatened by the disease. The resolution criticizes previous federal actions that hindered the dissemination of public health information, emphasizing the need for timely updates to enable effective responses to the outbreak. The resolution concludes by urging the federal government to take immediate action and calls for copies to be sent to key federal officials.