USDA ordered to assess U.S. readiness for screwworm return
In committeeH.R. 3806Latest action
Sponsor: Monica De La Cruz · Representative · TX
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Official title: New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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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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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 6, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Dec 2, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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.