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Protecting America’s Herds Act

USA119th CongressHR-9377| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (16)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Protecting America's Herds Act" mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program aimed at combating New World screwworm outbreaks. These grants will be awarded to cooperative extension services to enhance their capacity for both preparing for and responding to potential infestations. Eligible uses of funds include training personnel in screwworm identification, treatment, management, prevention, and reporting, as well as supporting livestock inspections and the training of inspectors. Furthermore, the grants will facilitate producer education through workshops, field demonstrations, outreach campaigns, and educational materials, alongside providing direct technical assistance to livestock producers on prevention, monitoring, treatment, and biosecurity practices. Priority for these grants will be given to cooperative extension services in States or Tribal communities identified as being at an elevated risk of screwworm introduction or spread. The Secretary is also required to coordinate with various stakeholders, including the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, State animal health officials, and land-grant colleges, with necessary sums authorized for appropriation to carry out the program.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Protecting America’s Herds Act

USA119th CongressHR-9377| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
The "Protecting America's Herds Act" mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program aimed at combating New World screwworm outbreaks. These grants will be awarded to cooperative extension services to enhance their capacity for both preparing for and responding to potential infestations. Eligible uses of funds include training personnel in screwworm identification, treatment, management, prevention, and reporting, as well as supporting livestock inspections and the training of inspectors. Furthermore, the grants will facilitate producer education through workshops, field demonstrations, outreach campaigns, and educational materials, alongside providing direct technical assistance to livestock producers on prevention, monitoring, treatment, and biosecurity practices. Priority for these grants will be given to cooperative extension services in States or Tribal communities identified as being at an elevated risk of screwworm introduction or spread. The Secretary is also required to coordinate with various stakeholders, including the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, State animal health officials, and land-grant colleges, with necessary sums authorized for appropriation to carry out the program.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (16)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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