Bill · S. 1751· Senate(119-S-1751)
STOP Screwworms Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2025
- Last activity
- 5/14/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "STOP Screwworms Act," requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish New World screwworm fly rearing facilities. Construction on one or more modular facilities must begin within 180 days of enactment. These facilities will rear sterile flies and disperse them to areas at risk of infestation. The Secretary must identify eligible areas based on migratory patterns and suitability for dispersal. Additionally, the Secretary is required to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the threat and the effectiveness of these efforts. The bill authorizes $300,000,000 to carry out these actions.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill directly addresses a major biological threat to farming and livestock.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The pest threat is primarily a rural agricultural issue.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
Protects the livelihood of agricultural business owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of Rearing and Dispersal Facilities: The bill requires the Secretary to begin construction on modular facilities to rear sterile flies and disperse them to areas at risk of infestation (Section 2, subsection a). This is intended to combat the New World screwworm fly threat.
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Threat Analysis and Reporting: The Secretary must provide an analysis of the current threat to U.S. agriculture and describe the effectiveness of efforts to combat migration (Section 2, subsection c). This provides transparency regarding the risk to the agricultural sector.
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Funding for Implementation: The bill authorizes $300,000,000 to be used by the Secretary to carry out the requirements of this section (Section 2, subsection d).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Business Owners+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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