Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed six U.S. cases of New World screwworm to Biden administration border policies and Mexican cartels' inaction. The pests, which can harm livestock, were confirmed in South Texas and New Mexico. Rollins stated USDA staff focused on screwworm prevention has increased from 10 to over 120 full-time members since last year.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed six confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden administration border policies and Mexican cartels' inaction. Democrats raised concerns about USDA staff reductions under the Trump administration impacting the response. The USDA has increased staff and allocated $1.3 billion to combat the threat.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributes six confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden’s border policies and Mexican cartels’ inaction. The pests, which can harm livestock, were eradicated since 1966 but have re-emerged, with Rollins stating increased USDA staff and funding to combat the threat.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed six confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden administration border policies and Mexican cartels' inaction. Cases are reported in South Texas and New Mexico, with concerns over USDA staff reductions impacting eradication efforts. The USDA has allocated $1.3 billion to combat the threat.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed six confirmed New World screwworm cases in the U.S. to Biden administration border policies and Mexican cartels' inaction. The pest, eradicated in the U.S. since 1966, threatens livestock through infested animals. Rollins stated USDA staff dedicated to combating the screwworm has increased from 10 to over 120, while Democrats raised concerns about recent USDA staff reductions.