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Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

S.Amdt. 5610

S.Amdt. 5610 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 2 — Secure America Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

SA 5610, submitted by Mr. Heinrich, aims to add a section to title I of bill S. 2 to provide funding to address New World screwworm flies.

The amendment proposes the following changes and additions:

  • Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026: It provides funds to the Department of Agriculture and Customs and Border Patrol, available until September 30, 2029, for:

    • $1,000,000,000 for the immediate construction of a second domestic New World screwworm fly rearing facility and 2 or more additional domestic dispersal facilities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
    • $500,000,000 to research and deploy systems and technologies for surveillance of New World screwworm flies and other emerging animal health diseases along the U.S.-Mexico border, including pets and wildlife populations.
    • $500,000,000 for economic assistance to supply chains, attendant businesses, and Federally approved livestock marketing facilities harmed by the closure of cattle crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border and the New World Screwworm outbreak.

  • Funding Reduction: The amount appropriated under section 102 shall be $5,450,000,000.