To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to the feral swine eradication and control program, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a permanent program for the eradication and control of feral swine. The program, overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, aims to address the damage feral swine cause to agriculture, ecosystems, and human/animal health. It includes provisions for financial assistance to producers, collaboration with land-grant universities, and a specific funding allocation for the program through 2030.
Key provisions
- Establishes a permanent feral swine eradication and control program.
- Directs the Secretary to study and assess damage caused by feral swine.
- Authorizes financial assistance to agricultural producers for control and restoration efforts.
- Requires coordination between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
- Mandates contracts with land-grant colleges and universities for research and support.
- Allocates 40% of funds to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and 60% to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
- Limits federal cost sharing to 75% of total program costs.
- Specifies a funding level of $150,000,000 for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Who is affected
- Agricultural Producers
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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