Bills · HR 3806
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3806Agriculture and Food
New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 6· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the New World screwworm, a pest that feeds on living tissue of warm-blooded animals, was eliminated from the U.S. decades ago but now poses a serious threat of reintroduction due to outbreaks in neighboring countries. If it returns, it could devastate American agriculture, costing farmers and ranchers billions of dollars and potentially leading to higher food prices. It also threatens native wildlife populations.
By requiring a detailed study, the bill aims to proactively identify weaknesses in our current preparedness and create a concrete plan to prevent, detect, and respond to an outbreak. If this bill passes, the U.S. will be better equipped to protect its agricultural economy and natural ecosystems. Without it, the country could face a much larger and more costly crisis if the screwworm becomes established again.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on the current state of U.S. preparedness and response capabilities against New World screwworm outbreaks.
This initiates a formal review to understand vulnerabilities and strengths in the country's defense against this serious pest.
PROVISION 02
Requires the study to include an analysis of current threats, capacity to produce sterile screwworms, existing surveillance systems, emergency response plans, research needs, and international cooperation.
This ensures a thorough and multi-faceted assessment of all critical aspects of preparedness and response.
PROVISION 03
Mandates consultation with various stakeholders, including livestock producers, wildlife management agencies, veterinary professionals, and scientific experts during the study.
This ensures the study benefits from practical experience and diverse expertise, making its findings more relevant and actionable.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress, detailing study findings and recommending legislative and administrative actions, and to make this report publicly available.
This ensures accountability, transparency, and provides a basis for future policy decisions to improve preparedness.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 18
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 18 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSDEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
DEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
JUN 6
Introduced in House
JUN 6
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3806
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 6, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 6, 2025
House BillHR 3806Agriculture and Food
New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 6, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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