Bipartisan lawmakers urge federal action, coordination, and resources to contain New World screwworm outbreaks threatening livestock and pets.
Quiver AI Summary
Bipartisan letter sent on screwworm outbreak: Five U.S. House members from New Mexico and Arizona said they wrote to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging "urgent action" after New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States for the first time in 60 years.
Lawmakers seek more coordination and resources: The letter asks for "full agency coordination," including updates on sterile fly production, surveillance, treatment guidance, staffing, and any additional funding needed. The members said the outbreak, now reported in Texas and New Mexico, could affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and rural economies.
Officials cited in release: Rep. Melanie Stansbury said federal agencies should work with state, local, Tribal, and producer partners to keep the response "rapid and well-coordinated." Rep. David Schweikert said USDA and HHS should provide Congress with a clearer accounting of response capacity and resources.
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Melanie A. Stansbury Fundraising
Melanie A. Stansbury recently disclosed $126.0K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 21st, 2026. This was the 254th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 89.3% came from individual donors.
Stansbury disclosed $162.3K of spending. This was the 331st most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Stansbury disclosed $319.5K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 344th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Melanie A. Stansbury Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Melanie A. Stansbury is worth $175.0K, as of June 22nd, 2026. This is the 450th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Melanie A. Stansbury Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Melanie A. Stansbury:
- H.R.9300: To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students.
- H.R.9002: SURS Extension Act
- H.R.6989: Public Health Nursing Act
- H.R.6896: Federal Facilities Protection and Oversight Act of 2025
- H.R.6700: TALENTS Act
- H.R.6674: CLAIM Act of 2025
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2026 New Mexico's 1st Congressional District Election
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