A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the feral swine eradication and control pilot program, and for other purposes.

4/7/2025, 12:51 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 s 1207, also known as the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Reauthorization Act, aims to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 in order to continue funding and support for the feral swine eradication and control pilot program. This program focuses on addressing the issue of feral swine, also known as wild pigs, which can cause significant damage to crops, property, and natural habitats.

The bill seeks to reauthorize the pilot program, which was initially established to test and implement various methods for controlling and eradicating feral swine populations. By continuing this program, lawmakers hope to further develop effective strategies for managing the feral swine population and minimizing the negative impacts they have on agriculture and the environment.

In addition to reauthorizing the pilot program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to feral swine control. These may include funding for research, outreach and education efforts, and collaboration with state and local agencies to address the feral swine issue on a broader scale. Overall, Bill 119 s 1207 aims to address the ongoing problem of feral swine populations in the United States by providing support for the development and implementation of effective control measures. By reauthorizing the pilot program and providing additional resources, lawmakers hope to mitigate the damage caused by feral swine and protect agricultural interests and natural ecosystems.
Congress
119

Number
S - 1207

Introduced on
2025-03-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 s 1207, also known as the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Reauthorization Act, aims to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 in order to continue funding and support for the feral swine eradication and control pilot program. This program focuses on addressing the issue of feral swine, also known as wild pigs, which can cause significant damage to crops, property, and natural habitats.

The bill seeks to reauthorize the pilot program, which was initially established to test and implement various methods for controlling and eradicating feral swine populations. By continuing this program, lawmakers hope to further develop effective strategies for managing the feral swine population and minimizing the negative impacts they have on agriculture and the environment.

In addition to reauthorizing the pilot program, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to feral swine control. These may include funding for research, outreach and education efforts, and collaboration with state and local agencies to address the feral swine issue on a broader scale. Overall, Bill 119 s 1207 aims to address the ongoing problem of feral swine populations in the United States by providing support for the development and implementation of effective control measures. By reauthorizing the pilot program and providing additional resources, lawmakers hope to mitigate the damage caused by feral swine and protect agricultural interests and natural ecosystems.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the feral swine eradication and control pilot program, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action3/31/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.