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FEDERALhearing transcript

Proposed U.S.-Mexico Screw-worm Eradication Program

Original title: Eradication of screw-worms in Mexico: hearing before a subcommittee of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, United States Senate, Eighty-ninth Congress, second session, on S. 3325 and H.R. 14888, bills to amend the act of February 28, 1947, as amended, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate in screw-worm eradication in Mexico. June 23, 1966.

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The Frame

What this does

The legislation would authorize the federal government to spend resources on pest efforts outside of U.S. borders to prevent the spread of s into domestic livestock populations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Livestock producers

The eradication of screw-worms directly impacts the health and management of livestock populations.

Secretary of Agriculture

The Secretary is granted new authority to conduct international cooperation programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 19, 2026.

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Summary

This document records a 1966 Senate subcommittee hearing regarding proposed legislation (S. 3325 and H.R. 14888) to authorize the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to collaborate with Mexico on eradicating s. The bills seek to amend a 1947 law to allow for international cooperation in pest control efforts.

Key Facts

  • The hearing concerns S. 3325 and H.R. 14888, which propose amending the Act of February 28, 1947.
  • The primary objective of the legislation is to authorize the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with Mexico on screw-worm eradication.
  • The hearing took place on June 23, 1966, before a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.
  • The legislation aims to expand the scope of the 1947 act to include international cooperation.

Why It Matters

The legislation would authorize the federal government to spend resources on pest efforts outside of U.S. borders to prevent the spread of s into domestic livestock populations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. 3325 and H.R. 14888?
These bills would allow the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to work with Mexico to eliminate s.
Why is the government involved in screw-worm eradication?
s are a pest that affects livestock, and the legislation seeks to prevent their spread by cooperating with neighboring countries.

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Expansion of Agricultural Authority

The legislation marks a shift toward authorizing federal agricultural agencies to conduct operations outside of U.S. borders for pest control.

Connected Entities

personSecretary of AgricultureOfficial authorized by the bills to cooperate with MexicoMap →
organizationCommittee on Agriculture and ForestrySenate committee conducting the hearingMap →

Sources

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