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H.R. 9377: Protecting America’s Herds Act

This bill would create a federal grant program to help states, Tribal communities, and agricultural organizations prepare for and respond to outbreaks of New World screwworm, a livestock parasite that can seriously harm animals.

What the program would do

  • The Secretary of Agriculture would set up a competitive grant program for cooperative extension services.
  • These grants would be aimed at helping with prevention, detection, and response to New World screwworm outbreaks.
  • The law would authorize the money needed to run the program, but it does not set a specific funding amount.

How the grant money could be used

Grant recipients could use the funds for activities such as:

  • Training staff on how to identify, treat, manage, prevent, and report New World screwworm cases;
  • Supporting livestock inspections, including training inspectors;
  • Educating livestock producers through workshops, field demonstrations, outreach campaigns, and educational materials;
  • Providing technical assistance to livestock producers on prevention, monitoring, treatment, biosecurity practices, and reporting suspected infestations.

Who would get priority

The Agriculture Secretary would be required to give priority to cooperative extension services in places considered at higher risk of screwworm introduction or spread.

Coordination requirements

The program would require coordination among several groups, including:

  • cooperative extension services;
  • the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS);
  • state animal health officials;
  • veterinarians;
  • Tribal agricultural programs; and
  • land-grant colleges and universities doing veterinary or agricultural research.

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Date Action
Jun. 18, 2026 Introduced in House
Jun. 18, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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