The STOP Screwworms Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture to build and operate one or more facilities to rear sterile New World screwworm flies in areas at risk of infestation, with construction to begin within 180 days of the bill's enactment. These facilities will breed sterile flies that can be released into at-risk regions to control wild screwworm populations, a pest that threatens livestock and agricultural operations. The bill affects farmers, ranchers, and agricultural interests primarily in states where screwworms pose a migration threat, particularly in Texas and other border regions. The legislation authorizes $300 million in federal funding for construction and operation of these facilities, with the money remaining available until spent. The Secretary must also submit annual reports to Congress and the public detailing the threat screwworms pose to U.S. agriculture and the effectiveness of control efforts.
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