Marsha Blackburn wants to put a “Radio Frequency Identification Device” (RFID) in your animals.

Defunding the NAIS.

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) introduced this amendment to the fiscal 2007 agriculture appropriations (H.R.

5384). Paul’s amendment would bar the use of funds in the bill to implement the National Animal

Identification System (NAIS), a government program that would electronically track farm cattle and

poultry in hopes of preventing the spread of disease. Writing about the program, Paul stated, “NAIS means

more government, more regulations, more fees, more federal spending, less privacy, and diminished

property rights.” The House rejected Paul’s amendment on May 23, 2006, by a vote of 34-389 (Roll Call

184).

Marsha Blackburn Voted AGAINST this bill.

109-3 (Source: The New American, July 10, 2006)