Bill · H.R. 3806· House(119-HR-3806)
New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/6/2025
- Last activity
- 12/2/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Monica De La Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on the United States' ability to combat the New World screwworm (NWS). The study aims to evaluate current threat assessments, sterile insect technique capabilities, and surveillance systems. It also examines emergency response plans and identifies research and development needs. Additionally, the Secretary is tasked with assessing international cooperation efforts. The results, including recommendations for action, must be reported to Congress and made public.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill aims to protect the livestock industry from the economic threats of a screwworm outbreak.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill directs research into innovative control methods and genetic vulnerabilities of the screwworm.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The study helps protect wildlife populations from the impact of the New World screwworm.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Agricultural Economies: The study aims to analyze the potential economic impact of an NWS outbreak on the livestock industry, including cattle and swine (Section 2, Finding 2 and Section 3, subsection b, 1, C).
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Protection of Wildlife and Public Health: The bill seeks to address the threat NWS poses to wildlife populations and, in rare cases, humans (Section 2, Finding 1 and Finding 2).
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Enhanced Preparedness and Response: By evaluating surveillance, detection systems, and emergency response plans, the bill works toward improving the country's ability to prevent and mitigate widespread outbreaks (Section 2, Finding 5 and Section 3, subsection b, 3 and 4).
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Development of Innovative Control Methods: The study includes identifying research needs for new diagnostic tools, improved sterile insect techniques, and alternative control methods (Section 3, subsection b, 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3Good For Rural Residents+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jodey ArringtonRepublican · Texas
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas