Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The SAFE CATTLE Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior to work together to prevent and control New World screwworm infestations in wildlife and non-livestock animals on federal lands, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. The two agencies must develop a joint agreement within 180 days of the bill's passage that establishes coordinated surveillance systems, outbreak response procedures, and eradication protocols to protect both wildlife and the domestic livestock industry. The bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing coordination efforts, any detected infestations, and recommendations for improving the federal response to this agricultural pest threat. New World screwworm is a parasitic pest that can infect animals and poses a significant threat to livestock and food production. No specific federal funding amount is mentioned in the legislation.
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