Bills · S 1207
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1207Agriculture and Food
Feral Swine Eradication Act
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because feral swine cause billions of dollars in damage annually to agriculture, destroy natural ecosystems, and can spread diseases to livestock and even humans. Currently, these animals are an escalating problem in many states, disrupting the livelihood of farmers and posing significant ecological threats.
If this bill becomes law, the program to combat feral swine will no longer be temporary; it will become a permanent, more widely accessible federal initiative. This means a more consistent and potentially more effective approach to a widespread problem. The added requirement for one year of monitoring after eradication means that efforts aren't just about clearing an area once, but ensuring the pigs don't return, which could lead to more sustainable eradication. Without this bill, the program might lose its funding or remain limited in scope, potentially allowing feral swine populations and their associated damages to continue to grow unchecked.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Removes the 'pilot' status from the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Program, making it a permanent program.
This provision ensures the program has a long-term future and isn't just a temporary initiative.
PROVISION 02
Expands the program's reach from specific 'pilot areas' to any 'eligible area' where feral swine pose a threat, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture.
This allows the program to address feral swine threats in a broader range of locations across the United States.
PROVISION 03
Requires a 1-year monitoring period by federal agencies after feral swine have been eradicated from an eligible area.
This aims to prevent reinfestation and ensure the long-term success of eradication efforts.
PROVISION 04
Reauthorizes funding for the program with $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2030 and adjusts the allocation of funds between APHIS (40%) and NRCS (60%).
This provides necessary financial resources for the program to operate and shifts how resources are distributed between the implementing agencies.
PROVISION 05
Mandates joint reports from APHIS and NRCS to Congress every 2 years and 4.5 years, detailing program activities, funding use, success rates, and recommendations.
These reports increase transparency and accountability for the program's effectiveness and financial management.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
136
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 31
Introduced in Senate
MAR 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1207
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
Senate BillS 1207Agriculture and Food
Feral Swine Eradication Act
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
