Bill · S. 2543· Senate(119-S-2543)
Stop the SWARM Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/30/2025
- Last activity
- 7/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop the SWARM Act of 2205," directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide a report to Congress. The report must focus on the New World screwworm domestic readiness and response initiative managed by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Specifically, it requires information on domestic readiness, such as building production facilities for outbreaks. It also asks for details on sterile fly production technology and eradication tools. Finally, the report must address the benefits and barriers to producing sterile flies domestically versus internationally.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill aims to prepare for and mitigate the threat of New World screwworms which impact livestock and agriculture.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill seeks to develop tools and facilities to eradicate the New World screwworm threat.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill explores industry partnerships to prepare for biological threats to livestock and agriculture.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Domestic Readiness: The bill calls for a report on building a domestic production facility to prepare for a potential outbreak (Section 2, 1A). This could benefit people by preparing the nation for a threat from the New World screws-worm.
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Strengthened Partnerships: The report explores working with States and industry on construction and preparedness efforts (Section 2, 1B). This could lead to better collaboration between the government and various sectors of society.
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Technological Advancement: The legislation looks into sterile fly production technology and other eradication tools (Section 2, 2). This could provide more effective ways to manage biological threats.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Analysis of Costs: The bill requires a report on the costs associated with enhanced domestic sterile fly production (Section 2, 3). While necessary for planning, the report must address these costs which could represent a financial burden.
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 Business Owners+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico