H.R. 7466 · In committee · Agriculture and Food

SAFE CATTLE Act

What it does

Direct the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior to enter into a memorandum of understanding within 180 days to coordinate prevention, control, and eradication of New World screwworm on covered Federal lands.
Require the agencies to coordinate joint surveillance and monitoring protocols for early detection of New World screwworm in wildlife and non-livestock animals on covered lands.
Require the agencies to coordinate with State wildlife and livestock health officers on response procedures, information distribution, and notification protocols for screwworm outbreaks on covered lands.
Direct the agencies to develop science-based and risk-based approaches to maintain business continuity for non-infected animals and non-contaminated areas on covered lands.
Require the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior to jointly submit annual reports to Congress on interagency coordination, surveillance progress, infestation incidents, and recommendations.

Jul 21, 2026: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee