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STOP Screwworms Act

USA119th CongressS-1751| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish one or more modular New World screwworm fly rearing facilities within 180 days of enactment. These facilities will rear and disperse sterile New World screwworm flies to prevent and control infestations in at-risk areas, which are determined by migratory patterns and suitability for effective dispersal. The bill aims to strengthen defenses against this agricultural threat by actively managing the screwworm population through these specialized facilities. The Secretary is also required to submit annual reports detailing the current threat, the Department's efforts including facility operations, and the effectiveness of these control measures. To fund these critical initiatives, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $300,000,000 , which will remain available until expended.
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Timeline
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3392
Introduced in House
May 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3392
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3392: STOP Screwworms Act

STOP Screwworms Act

USA119th CongressS-1751| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish one or more modular New World screwworm fly rearing facilities within 180 days of enactment. These facilities will rear and disperse sterile New World screwworm flies to prevent and control infestations in at-risk areas, which are determined by migratory patterns and suitability for effective dispersal. The bill aims to strengthen defenses against this agricultural threat by actively managing the screwworm population through these specialized facilities. The Secretary is also required to submit annual reports detailing the current threat, the Department's efforts including facility operations, and the effectiveness of these control measures. To fund these critical initiatives, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $300,000,000 , which will remain available until expended.
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Timeline
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3392
Introduced in House
May 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3392
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3392: STOP Screwworms Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted