STOP Screwworms Act

The STOP Screwworms Act would require the Secretary of Agriculture to begin construction within 180 days of enactment on one or more modular facilities to rear and disperse sterile New World screwworm flies in areas at risk of infestation, based on migratory patterns and suitability for dispersal. The bill mandates annual public reports to Congress on the threat posed by screwworms and the effectiveness of control efforts, and authorizes $300 million in appropriations to fund the initiative, which remains available until spent. The legislation aims to prevent agricultural damage by proactively managing screwworm fly populations through sterile insect technique deployment.

No official summary is available here. This one was written by AI from the bill’s text.