New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025

This bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, to study how prepared the United States is to prevent and respond to the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that infests living animals. The study would cover the current threat, the capacity to produce and release sterile flies, border inspection and detection systems, emergency response plans, research needs, and cooperation with other countries. The department would have to consult with livestock producers, wildlife agencies, veterinarians, scientists, and state and local officials. Within 6 months, it would send a public report with findings and recommendations to the House and Senate agriculture committees.

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Sponsors

• Monica De La Cruz Republican sponsor
• 17 cosponsors