S. 2543: Stop the SWARM Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-28 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-30):
Stop the Screwworms With Active Readiness and Mitigation Act of 2025 or the Stop the SWARM Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress on the New World Screwworm (NWS) domestic readiness and response initiative of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
NWS is a species of parasitic fly. The flies lay eggs in open wounds and body openings of warm-blooded animals (e.g., livestock, pets, and wildlife) and people. The eggs hatch into parasitic maggots that burrow into and feed on living tissue or flesh.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-07-30 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2543?
S. 2543 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Stop the SWARM Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2543 are available on congress.gov.
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