Montana Members Mobilize Today!

Tell House Ag Committee members to vote YES on HB 418

Ban mRNA vaccines in Montana for animals

House Ag Committee hearing for HB 418 is set for Thursday, February 20th at 3pm in Room 137.


Talking Points in Support of HB 418

  1. Most other vaccines/medications for livestock have extensive research on safety and health risks, mRNA vaccines should be held to the same rigorous standards prior to consideration
  2. Animal disease is a major concern among cattlemen, but we are cautious about solutions that may have even more negative impacts
  3. USCA is a strong supporter of transparency, and at this time there is no system to track whether or not animal products in consumer shelves have received mRNA vaccines. The public is entitled to a safe and transparent food supply


We need USCA members to help show support for passage of the bill. There are multiple ways to accomplish this, and encourage our members to do any or all of the following actions:

  • Testify at the hearing! House Ag hearing is Thursday, Feb 20th at 3:00 pm. Craft testimony. Practice. Arrive early. Sign in. Present when proponents are called to the stand. 
  • Call the members of the House Agriculture Committee before NOON on Thursday, Feb 20th. Call (406) 444-4800 during business hours to reach the Information Desk to leave a message to the full House Ag committee and ask them to vote yes on HB 418.
  • Comment or Testify Online by setting up a public participation account. Apply to participate/comment/online testimony at https://www.legmt.gov/participate/  let the committee know your concerns and ask them to support HB 418.
  • Email House Ag Committee members your message of support and ask to VOTE YES on HB 418. Share your concerns with HB 119 today by personalizing this template and sharing with your legislators and House Ag Committee members! Click the House Ag Committee members emails below to get started!


Email Template

Chairman Mitchell and members of the House Ag Committee:

I am reaching out, asking you to vote yes on HB 418 –  Ban mRNA vaccines in Montana for animals.

The bill is important for ranchers and consumers, especially because [insert talking points of choice from above]

As a [RANCHER/FARMER/MONTANAN]Montana ranchers need this bill to become law to protect not only our livestock but also consumers.

Thank you for your time and your service in the Montana Legislature.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[County of Residence]


Representative

Email

District/County

Denise Baum

Denise.Baum@legmt.gov

HD 45, Yellowstone

Bob Carter

Bob.Carter@legmt.gov

HD 96, Missoula

Julie Darling

Julie.Darling@legmt.gov

HD 84, Lewis and Clark

Alanah Griffith

Alanah.Griffith@legmt.gov

HD 60, Gallatin

Shane Klakken

Shane.Klakken@letmt.gov

HD 37, Fergus

Greg Kmetz

Greg.Kmetz@legmt.gov

HD 36, Custer

Jennifer Lynch

Jennifer.Lynch@legmt.gov

HD 73, Silver Bow

Russ Miner

Russel.Miner@legmt.gov

HD 26, Cascade

Braxton Mitchell, chairman

Braxton.Mitchell@legmt.gov

HD 5, Flathead

Melissa Nikolakakos

Melissa.Nikolakakos@legmt.gov

HD 20, Cascade

Greg Oblander

Greg.Oblander@legmt.gov

HD 38, Yellowstone

Melissa Romano

Melissa.Romano@legmt.gov

HD 80, Lewis and Clark

Frank Smith

Frank.Smith@legmt.gov

HD 31, Roosevelt

Mark Thane

Mark.Thane@legmt.gov

HD 89, Missoula

Morgan Thiel

Morgan.Thiel@legmt.gov

HD 30, Richland

Eric Tilleman

Eric.Tilleman@legmt.gov

HD 23, Cascade

Zack Wirth

Zack.Wirth@legmt.gov

HD 17, Lewis and Clark