WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:

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Congresswoman Escobar Shares Concerns with USDA Regarding New World Screwworm and Potential for Mass Euthanasia of Pets

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins sharing her concerns for the potential for New World Screwworm (NWS) to lead to mass euthanasia of pets.