Bill · H.R. 3392· House(119-HR-3392)

STOP Screwworms Act

Age: 46 years

Texas

Introduced: 5/14/2025
Last activity: 5/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsored by: Tony Gonzales
Cosponsors: - 37 - 14

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "STOP Screwworms Act," directs the Secretary of Agriculture to build one or more modular New World screwworm fly rearing facilities. These facilities are intended to rear sterile flies and disperse them to areas at risk of infestation. The Secretary must choose locations based on migratory patterns and suitability for fly dispersal. Additionally, the Secretary is required to submit annual reports regarding the threat to agriculture and the effectiveness of these facilities. The bill authorizes $300,000,000 for these purposes.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would farmers be better off under this?+8
The bill directly protects livestock and crops from the threat of New World screwworm infestation.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Agricultural business owners benefit from the mitigation of risks posed by the New World screwworm fly.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Rural residents involved in agriculture benefit from the mitigation of the pest threat.