Bill · S. 1207· Senate(119-S-1207)
Feral Swine Eradication Act
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Feral Swine Eradication Act aims to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This bill seeks to reauthorize and transition the previous feral swine "pilot program" into a permanent program. It expands the scope of eligible areas and provides $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2030. The bill also mandates specific monitoring requirements once eradication is achieved. Additionally, it establishes new reporting requirements to ensure accountability regarding program activities and funding.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill directly protects agricultural productivity by eradicating swine threats.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Rural residents benefit from improved safety and agricultural stability.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill protects native ecosystems by establishing a permanent program to eradicate feral swine.
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 Resources: The bill addresses areas where feral swine are identified as a threat to agriculture, native ecosystems, or human and animal health (Section 2, subsection e).
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Long-term Monitoring: After the Secretary determines that swine have been eradicated, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service must continue monitoring the area for 1 year to check for reoccurrence (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3).
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Accountability and Transparency: The bill requires the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to submit public reports to Congress regarding program activities, funding use, and success determinations (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within 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+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Native Americans+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia