New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 19
- Latest action
- Dec 2, 2025
What it does
The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study within 90 days of enactment and submit a report to Congress within 6 months on U.S. preparedness to combat the New World screwworm, including threat assessment, sterile insect technique capabilities, surveillance systems, emergency response plans, research needs, and international cooperation. The study must involve consultation with livestock producers, wildlife agencies, veterinarians, scientific experts, and state and local officials. The goal is to improve the nation’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to potential outbreaks of this parasitic fly, which poses risks to livestock, wildlife, and public…
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