H.R.3806

New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025

Introduced·6/6/25

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study and report on strategies to combat the New World screwworm and enhance U.S.

The New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on the current state of U.S. preparedness and response capabilities against the New World screwworm (NWS). The study will analyze the current threat posed by NWS, evaluate surveillance and detection systems, review sterile insect technique capabilities, examine emergency response plans, and identify research and development needs.

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Current
Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Committee
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History

Dec 2, 2025

House

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

Dec 2, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Jun 6, 2025

House

Introduced in House