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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
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.