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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 7466Agriculture and Food

SAFE CATTLE Act

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American farmers, especially those raising livestock, would be directly affected as the bill aims to protect their animals from screwworm infestations, which can be devastating. Consumers could also be indirectly affected by a more stable food supply and potentially lower meat prices if outbreaks are effectively prevented. Wildlife populations on federal lands, such as deer, elk, and other species, would benefit from protection against this parasitic pest.

Additionally, federal employees working for the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior, as well as state wildlife and livestock health officers, would be involved in implementing and coordinating these activities to prevent and control outbreaks.

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PROVISION 01

Directs the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to sign an agreement within 180 days to coordinate activities against New World screwworm.

This creates a formal structure for federal agencies to work together on a critical pest issue.

PROVISION 02

Requires joint surveillance and monitoring systems to detect screwworm early in wildlife and non-livestock animals on federal lands.

Early detection is crucial for containing and eradicating outbreaks before they cause widespread damage.

PROVISION 03

Mandates coordination with state wildlife and livestock health officers for response procedures and information sharing during an outbreak.

Effective pest control requires collaboration across federal and state levels, especially when outbreaks cross jurisdictions.

PROVISION 04

Directs the development of science-based approaches to protect animals and facilitate business continuity for non-infected animals.

This helps ensure that control measures are effective and minimize disruption to agricultural operations.

PROVISION 05

Requires annual reports to Congress on progress, outbreaks, and recommendations until the screwworm is contained south of Panama's Darien Gap.

This ensures accountability and allows Congress to monitor the effectiveness of the efforts.

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ACTION TIMELINE

7 EVENTS

JUL 21

Subcommittee Hearings Held

COMMITTEE

JUL 14

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

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MAR 20

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

COMMITTEE

FEB 10

Introduced in House

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TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 7466

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 10, 2026

Last actionJul 21, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026

House BillHR 7466Agriculture and Food

SAFE CATTLE Act

INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026· LAST ACTION JUL 21, 2026

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Directs the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to sign an agreement within 180 days to coordinate activities against New World screwworm.

This creates a formal structure for federal agencies to work together on a critical pest issue.

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Requires joint surveillance and monitoring systems to detect screwworm early in wildlife and non-livestock animals on federal lands.

Early detection is crucial for containing and eradicating outbreaks before they cause widespread damage.

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Mandates coordination with state wildlife and livestock health officers for response procedures and information sharing during an outbreak.

Effective pest control requires collaboration across federal and state levels, especially when outbreaks cross jurisdictions.

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Directs the development of science-based approaches to protect animals and facilitate business continuity for non-infected animals.

This helps ensure that control measures are effective and minimize disruption to agricultural operations.

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Requires annual reports to Congress on progress, outbreaks, and recommendations until the screwworm is contained south of Panama's Darien Gap.

This ensures accountability and allows Congress to monitor the effectiveness of the efforts.

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Interior to enter into a memorandum of understanding or other interagency agreement.

Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until New World screwworm is quarantined south of the Darien Gap in Panama.

Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Interior to jointly submit a report to Congress.

GLOSSARY

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New World screwworm: A type of fly whose larvae (maggots) infest open wounds of warm-blooded animals, including livestock and wildlife, feeding on living tissue and causing severe damage or death.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): A formal document outlining an agreement between two or more parties, indicating an intended common line of action, in this case, between government departments.
Eradicate: To completely destroy or get rid of something, in this context, the New World screwworm population.
Covered lands: Specific federal lands managed by agencies like the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and the Forest Service.
Surveillance: The close observation of an area or group of people, especially of a suspect, in this context, monitoring for the presence of New World screwworm.
Darien Gap: A large undeveloped area of jungle and swamplands between Panama and Colombia that historically has served as a natural barrier to the spread of animal diseases.

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7 EVENTS

JUL 21

Subcommittee Hearings Held

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JUL 14

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

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MAR 20

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

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FEB 10

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