A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the appointment of a Chief of the Veterinary Corps of the Army in the grade of brigadier general, and for other purposes.

This bill would formally establish the Veterinary Corps within the U.S. Army and mandate that its leader, the Chief of the Veterinary Corps, hold the rank of brigadier general. It also provides for the appointment of an assistant chief to support the management of the corps' operations.

For the public, this legislation ensures a high level of senior leadership and accountability for the military professionals responsible for food safety inspections, the care of service animals, and the prevention of diseases that can spread from animals to humans. By elevating the leadership of the Veterinary Corps, the bill aims to strengthen the oversight of public health and animal welfare programs that support both national defense and domestic food security.