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Feral Swine Eradication Act

3/14/2024, 5:28 AM

Summary of Bill S 1613

Bill 118 s 1613, also known as the Feral Swine Eradication Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing the issue of feral swine populations in the United States. Feral swine, also known as wild pigs or wild boars, have become a significant problem in many parts of the country due to their destructive behavior and negative impact on ecosystems.

The bill aims to provide funding and support for efforts to eradicate feral swine populations through a variety of methods, including trapping, hunting, and other control measures. It also seeks to increase research and monitoring of feral swine populations in order to better understand their behavior and develop more effective eradication strategies.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private landowners, in order to coordinate efforts to control feral swine populations across different regions. It also emphasizes the importance of public education and outreach to raise awareness about the dangers posed by feral swine and the need for their eradication. Overall, the Feral Swine Eradication Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the growing problem of feral swine populations in the United States and protecting ecosystems, agriculture, and public safety from the negative impacts of these invasive species.

Congressional Summary of S 1613

Feral Swine Eradication Act

This bill reauthorizes the feral swine eradication and control pilot program and removes the pilot program designation. This Department of Agriculture (USDA) program responds to the threat feral swine pose to agriculture, native ecosystems, and human and animal health.

The bill also requires USDA to ensure that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continue monitoring an area for reoccurrence of feral swine for one year after USDA determines that feral swine has been eradicated from an eligible area.

Further, the bill includes new reporting requirements, which direct APHIS and the NRCS to submit a joint report to Congress on the program. This report must be publicly available on USDA's website.

Current Status of Bill S 1613

Bill S 1613 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill S 1613 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2023.  Bill S 1613's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of May 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1613

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1613

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
- Congressional oversight
- Mammals
- Pest management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1613

Feral Swine Eradication Act
Feral Swine Eradication Act
A 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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