The Stop the SWARM Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to send Congress a report within 30 days on how the U.S. is preparing for a possible outbreak of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that attacks livestock and wildlife. The report must cover domestic readiness, including whether the U.S. should build its own sterile-fly production facility, possible partnerships with states and industry, and the costs and timelines compared to relying on international production. No new programs, regulations, or funding are created — only the report.
Congressional Summary
Stop the Screwworms With Active Readiness and Mitigation Act of 2025 or the Stop the SWARM Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress on the New World Screwworm (NWS) domestic readiness and response initiative of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.NWS is a species of parasitic fly. The flies lay eggs in open wounds and body openings of warm-blooded animals (e.g., livestock, pets, and wildlife) and people. The eggs hatch into parasitic maggots that burrow into and feed on living tissue or flesh.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-07-30
- Date Added
- 2026-04-28
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