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H.R. 3806119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Dec 2, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025
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HR 3806 requires USDA to study screwworm readiness within 90 days and report to Congress within 6 months.
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HR 3806 directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a readiness study on the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living flesh of warm-blooded animals. The study must be completed within 90 days of enactment, with a full report and recommendations delivered to Congress within 6 months. The bill does not create new programs or authorize spending; it requires only the study and report.
The bill most directly affects livestock farmers, particularly cattle and hog producers, as well as veterinarians and wildlife managers, especially in states bordering Mexico such as Texas. The Agriculture Department must consult with farmers, veterinarians, wildlife officials, and scientists while conducting the study.
The screwworm was eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s, but recent outbreaks in Mexico have raised concerns about its potential return. An outbreak could cause serious economic damage to the livestock industry and harm wildlife populations.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.