New World Screwworm: Background and Issues for Congress

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R49124

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Aug 11, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026, 4:08 pm UTC

Authors: Eleni G. Bickell, Christine Whitt

Source topics: Agricultural Technology & Research, Animal Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Related federal bills

• HR 7466To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a memorandum of understanding or other interagency agreement, to carry out, and coordinate on, activities to prevent, control, and eradicate New World screwworm in wildlife and non-livestock species of animals on certain Federal lands, and for other purposes.
  119th Congress
• S 2543A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report on New World screwworm readiness and response.
  119th Congress
• HR 3392To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a New World screwworm fly rearing facility, and for other purposes.
  119th Congress
• S 1751A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a New World screwworm fly rearing facility, and for other purposes.
  119th Congress
• HR 8646Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
  119th Congress