Federal SB1751 mandates the establishment of New World screwworm fly rearing facilities to combat infestations.

Federal SB1751, also known as the STOP Screwworms Act, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to construct modular New World screwworm fly rearing facilities in areas at risk of infestation. These facilities will rear and disperse sterile flies to prevent infestations. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress analyzing the threat and effectiveness of these efforts. Funding for these activities is authorized up to $300 million.

Federal SB1751 mandates the establishment of New World screwworm fly rearing facilities to combat infestations.

Federal SB1751, also known as the STOP Screwworms Act, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to construct modular New World screwworm fly rearing facilities in areas at risk of infestation. These facilities will rear and disperse sterile flies to prevent infestations. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress analyzing the threat and effectiveness of these efforts. Funding for these activities is authorized up to $300 million.