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New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3806| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
Monica De La Cruz

Monica De La Cruz

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (18)
Chip Roy (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, to undertake a comprehensive study on the nation's preparedness and response capabilities concerning the New World screwworm (NWS) . The study must be completed within 90 days of enactment and will analyze the current threat posed by NWS, including migratory patterns, potential introduction pathways, and the economic and ecological impacts of an outbreak. Key components of the study include evaluating the United States' capacity to produce and deploy sterile NWS flies , assessing existing surveillance and detection systems, and examining current emergency response plans. It will also identify critical research and development needs to enhance NWS prevention and control, and assess international cooperation efforts. The Secretary is required to consult with various stakeholders, including livestock producers, wildlife agencies, and scientific experts. Within six months of enactment, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to Congress, making it publicly available. This report will present the study's findings and provide recommendations for both legislative and administrative actions to improve the United States' ability to combat NWS outbreaks effectively.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • June 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3806| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, to undertake a comprehensive study on the nation's preparedness and response capabilities concerning the New World screwworm (NWS) . The study must be completed within 90 days of enactment and will analyze the current threat posed by NWS, including migratory patterns, potential introduction pathways, and the economic and ecological impacts of an outbreak. Key components of the study include evaluating the United States' capacity to produce and deploy sterile NWS flies , assessing existing surveillance and detection systems, and examining current emergency response plans. It will also identify critical research and development needs to enhance NWS prevention and control, and assess international cooperation efforts. The Secretary is required to consult with various stakeholders, including livestock producers, wildlife agencies, and scientific experts. Within six months of enactment, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to Congress, making it publicly available. This report will present the study's findings and provide recommendations for both legislative and administrative actions to improve the United States' ability to combat NWS outbreaks effectively.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • June 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Monica De La Cruz

Monica De La Cruz

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (18)
Chip Roy (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted