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HR3806119th Congress

New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

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Summary

New World screwworm preparedness is the bill's main goal. This bill would direct the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator, to conduct a comprehensive study within 90 days and deliver a report to Congress within 6 months outlining steps to prevent and respond to screwworm outbreaks.

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  • Livestock producers would get an assessment of potential economic impacts on cattle, swine, and other susceptible animals, plus recommended surveillance and control priorities.
  • Wildlife managers would receive analysis of ecological risks and guidance to protect affected wildlife populations.
  • Veterinary professionals and laboratories would see identified gaps in diagnostics, lab capacity, and research needs for new tests and improved sterile insect techniques.
  • Federal, State, and local officials would get recommendations to strengthen emergency response plans, coordination, animal movement rules, and public outreach during outbreaks.
  • International cooperation and infrastructure would be reviewed, including the feasibility of expanding modular sterile fly rearing facilities and steps to strengthen cross‑border partnerships.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Gonzales, Tony

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Crenshaw

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/9/2025

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/9/2025

  • Ellzey

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/10/2025

  • Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/10/2025

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/15/2025

  • Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 11/4/2025

Roll Call Votes

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