STOP Screwworms Act mandates the establishment of New World screwworm fly rearing facilities to combat infestations.
The STOP Screwworms Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish one or more modular New World screwworm fly rearing facilities in areas at risk of infestation. These facilities will rear and disperse sterile flies to mitigate the threat to U.S. agriculture. The Act mandates annual reports to Congress and the public on the threat level and control efforts. Appropriations of $300 million are authorized for these activities.
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