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HR 3806119th CongressIn Committee
New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025
Introduced: Jun 6, 2025
Agriculture & FoodEconomy & TaxesEnvironment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025 mandates a comprehensive study by the USDA to assess strategies for combating New World screwworm (NWS) outbreaks, focusing on threat analysis, sterile insect technique capabilities, surveillance systems, emergency response plans, and international cooperation.
Key Points
- 1Requires USDA to evaluate current U.S. preparedness and response capabilities for NWS outbreaks within 90 days.
- 2Assesses economic and ecological impacts of potential NWS reintroduction, including livestock and wildlife vulnerabilities.
- 3Calls for stakeholder consultation and recommendations on improving surveillance, sterile fly production, and international partnerships.
Impact Areas
Livestock industry (cattle, swine)Domestic wildlife populationsAgricultural economiesPublic health (rare human cases)Veterinary and entomology sectors
Generated by Legislative Analysis v2.0 on Oct 11, 2025