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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 5610· Senate(119-SAMDT-5610)

S.Amdt. 5610

Rep. Heinrich
Age: 55 years
New Mexico
Introduced
6/4/2026
Sponsored by
Martin Heinrich
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-2 — Secure America Act
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

SA 5610, submitted by Mr. Heinrich, aims to add a section to title I of bill S. 2 to provide funding to address New World screwworm flies.

The amendment proposes the following changes and additions:

  • Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026: It provides funds to the Department of Agriculture and Customs and Border Patrol, available until September 30, 2029, for:

    • $1,000,000,000 for the immediate construction of a second domestic New World screwworm fly rearing facility and 2 or more additional domestic dispersal facilities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
    • $500,000,000 to research and deploy systems and technologies for surveillance of New World screwworm flies and other emerging animal health diseases along the U.S.-Mexico border, including pets and wildlife populations.
    • $500,000,000 for economic assistance to supply chains, attendant businesses, and Federally approved livestock marketing facilities harmed by the closure of cattle crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border and the New World Screwworm outbreak.

  • Funding Reduction: The amount appropriated under section 102 shall be $5,450,000,000.