SAFE CATTLE Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/7466
Last Updated: July 21, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

ID: J000304

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The bill

SAFE CATTLE Act

HR. 7466, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Agribusiness.

The sponsor

Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$82,443 raised

20 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Subcommittee Hearings Held

July 20, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The SAFE CATTLE Act (because who doesn't love a good acronym?) claims to aim at preventing, controlling, and eradicating New World screwworm in wildlife and non-livestock species on certain Federal lands. How noble. In reality, this bill is just a symptom of the disease of bureaucratic incompetence and special interest pandering.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to enter into an interagency agreement (because we all know how well those work) to coordinate activities, surveillance, and monitoring protocols. Oh, and they'll also develop "science-based" approaches (read: whatever sounds good on paper). The only notable change is the creation of a new reporting requirement, because what's a bill without more paperwork?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are involved: cattle farmers, livestock owners, and Federal agencies. But let's be real, the real stakeholders are the lobbyists and special interest groups who will benefit from this bill. I mean, who doesn't love a good game of "follow the money"?

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill will likely have zero significant impact on the actual eradication of New World screwworm. However, it will provide a nice PR boost for the sponsoring politicians and their agricultural industry donors. The real implications are:

1. More bureaucratic red tape, because who doesn't love a good game of "interagency cooperation"? 2. A potential increase in funding for "research" and "monitoring" (read: more pork barrel spending). 3. A further erosion of trust in the legislative process, as voters are treated to another round of empty promises and meaningless acronyms.

In conclusion, the SAFE CATTLE Act is a textbook example of legislative malpractice. It's a bill designed to appease special interests, create the illusion of action, and waste taxpayer dollars on bureaucratic busywork. The only thing it will truly safeguard is the reelection prospects of its sponsors. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch this farce unfold.

Related Topics

Wildlife & Endangered SpeciesPublic Lands & Natural ResourcesWater & Air Quality Regulations
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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$82,443
14 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$82,443

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

1
TARPLEY, JAMES
2 transactions
$13,200
2
BURKHARDT, JOAN
2 transactions
$13,068
3
COUNTRYMAN, LOUEEN
3 transactions
$9,900
4
ARCHER, LYNNE
2 transactions
$6,870
5
DAMBROSIO, KATHLEEN
2 transactions
$6,600
6
HIMEBAUGH, PAUL
1 transaction
$6,270
7
BURZYNSKI, STANISLAW
1 transaction
$3,435
8
PERRIN, JOE
1 transaction
$3,300
9
KOVSCHAK, ANGELA
1 transaction
$3,300
10
BALLER, JIM
1 transaction
$3,300
11
HAYNES, JOHN T
1 transaction
$3,300
12
FLETCHER, J'MELLE
1 transaction
$3,300
13
GRAVES, WILLIAM E
1 transaction
$3,300
14
COHEN, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

ID: D000230

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$2,000
Dec 31, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 6, 2023
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 13, 2024
5
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 31, 2023
6
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 28, 2023
7
FISHER, DEBORAH
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCOEUR D ALENE, ID
$4,000
Jul 29, 2024
8
BLOOM, BRADLEY
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC β€’ INVESTMENTS
IndividualWELLESLEY, MA
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
9
BRAUFMAN, JILL
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
CLAPP, STEPHEN
SELF EMPLOYED β€’ RANCHER
IndividualSEQUIM, WA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

ID: H001096

Top Contributors

10

1
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationROSEBURG, OR
$5,000
Aug 6, 2024
2
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationTACOMA, WA
$3,700
Mar 4, 2024
3
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
4
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 6, 2023
6
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationSHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
7
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Mar 29, 2024
8
HPUL PROJECT OPERATIONS
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Sep 6, 2024
9
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
Sep 6, 2024
10
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY OPERATIONS ACCOUNT
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Sep 13, 2024

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

ID: S001200

Top Contributors

10

1
ACROSS THE AISLE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Jan 12, 2023
2
TED LIEU FOR CONGRESS
CCMLOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Mar 30, 2023
3
ACROSS THE AISLE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Mar 23, 2023
4
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
5
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
6
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
7
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
OrganizationHOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Jul 31, 2024
8
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
OrganizationHOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 18, 2023
9
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
OrganizationGRAND RONDE, OR
$1,000
Mar 3, 2023
10
COOPER, MILTON
KIMCO β€’ CHAIRMAN
IndividualOLD WESTBURY, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

ID: M001211

Top Contributors

10

1
WINRED PAC
PACARLINGTON, VA
$13,010
Mar 31, 2023
2
ADAMS MEMORIALS
OrganizationCHARLESTON, IL
$1,000
Mar 23, 2023
3
VAHLING VINEYARDS
OrganizationSTEWARDSON, IL
$500
Jan 11, 2024
4
KASPAR, SCOTT
KASPAR LAW COMPANY β€’ LAWYER
IndividualORLAND PARK, IL
$13,200
Mar 22, 2023
5
BISHOP, JACK L MR
SELF EMPLOYED β€’ INVESTOR
IndividualLAKE BLUFF, IL
$10,000
Mar 30, 2023
6
BISHOP, JACK L MR
SELF EMPLOYED β€’ INVESTOR
IndividualLAKE BLUFF, IL
$7,700
Mar 30, 2023
7
FORSYTHE, GERALD R MR
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES β€’ CEO
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$6,600
Nov 14, 2023
8
DAMAS, BETH A
SOUTHWEST ENDODONTICS β€’ ENDODONTIST
IndividualORLAND PARK, IL
$6,600
Mar 22, 2023
9
FORSYTHE, GERALD R MR
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES β€’ CEO
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$6,600
Aug 15, 2023
10
UIHLEIN, RICHARD
ULINE β€’ CEO
IndividualLAKE BLUFF, IL
$5,800
Jan 26, 2023

Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

ID: D000594

Top Contributors

10

1
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$3,300
Aug 29, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$3,300
Aug 29, 2024
3
ALABAMA- COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Oct 16, 2024
4
ADKINS, JAMES
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualHUNTINGTON, WV
$6,600
Oct 24, 2024
5
MOUSSEAU, RAYMOND
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualCROSWELL, MI
$6,600
Jun 2, 2024
6
DILAMANI, EDWARD
AGC β€’ BUSINESSMAN
IndividualGREAT NECK, NY
$6,600
Jul 8, 2024
7
EMIG, SUELLEN
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualFREEDOM, PA
$6,600
Sep 29, 2024
8
STEWART, FORREST
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualDESOTO, IL
$6,534
Feb 13, 2024
9
SPECHT, VIVIAN
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualLYMAN, NE
$5,940
Aug 7, 2024
10
CERDA, JULIO
S TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP β€’ PARTNER
IndividualMISSION, TX
$5,000
Oct 25, 2024

Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]

ID: H001095

Top Contributors

10

1
HUNT, RAY L.
HUNT CONSOLIDATED β€’ CEO
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$6,600
Feb 14, 2024
2
CARAYANNOPOULOS, GEORGE
UTMB β€’ PHYSICIAN
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
3
FLORY, DAVID
NONE β€’ RETIRED
IndividualMIAMI BEACH, FL
$6,600
May 7, 2024
4
ROWLING, ROBERT B. MR.
TRT HOLDINGS β€’ FOUNDER
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
5
HILDEBRAND, MELINDA MRS.
SELF - HILCORP VENTURES β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$5,000
Mar 20, 2023
6
HLAVINKA, TOBIAS M. MR.
AMERICAN PLANT FOOD β€’ VP OF SALES/AGRICULTURE
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$5,000
Feb 20, 2023
7
HARTZOGE, ALLISON
ARCHWAY SUPPORT β€’ LPC-S
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$5,000
Apr 11, 2023
8
CHILDERS, DOUGLAS
ARCHROCK β€’ MANAGER
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,435
Mar 31, 2024
9
HARTZOGE, ALLISON
ARCHWAY SUPPORT β€’ LPC-S
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$3,400
Apr 18, 2023
10
DAVIS, PHILLIP
PEOPLES BANK β€’ BANKER
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Oct 15, 2024

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

ID: C001120

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEVRON
OrganizationSAN RAMON, CA
$5,000
Sep 4, 2024
2
COMPLETE EMERGENCY CARE HOLDING LLC
OrganizationSOUTHLAKE, TX
$3,500
Mar 11, 2024
3
SANDLIAN REALTY
OrganizationWICHITA, KS
$1,000
Feb 7, 2024
4
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
RUSSELL W H KRIDEL MD PA
OrganizationHOUSTON, TX
$250
Feb 28, 2023
6
JONES RANCH LLC
OrganizationCORPUS CHRISTI, TX
$250
Mar 13, 2024
7
MAFRIGE, DAVID
SELF β€’ COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$9,900
Jun 21, 2023
8
MAFRIGE, DAVID
SELF β€’ COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$9,900
Jun 21, 2023
9
ODEN, KEITH
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST β€’ EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$9,900
Jun 27, 2023
10
ODEN, KEITH
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST β€’ EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$9,900
Jun 27, 2023

Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

ID: C001115

Top Contributors

10

1
BUTLER CONSULTING
OrganizationPORT LAVACA, TX
$250
Oct 25, 2024
2
BURDGE, THOMAS R
VP OF ACCOUNTING
IndividualVICTORIA, TX
$6,600
Oct 3, 2024
3
BORCHERS, CHARLA
RANCHING β€’ INVESTMENTS
IndividualVICTORIA, TX
$6,600
Oct 2, 2024
4
BURDGE, THOMAS R
VP OF ACCOUNTING
IndividualVICTORIA, TX
$6,600
Oct 3, 2024
5
ATNIP, CHAR
IndividualCORPUS CHRISTI, TX
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
6
ATNIP, CLIF
IndividualCORPUS CHRISTI, TX
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
7
BURDGE, TAMI
IndividualVICTORIA, TX
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
8
RAMIREZ, PHILIP
TURNER, RAMIREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. β€’ ARCHITECT
IndividualCORPUS CHRISTI, TX
$3,300
Jan 4, 2024
9
PARKER, ROBERT E.
REPCON INC. β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualCORPUS CHRISTI, TX
$3,300
Jan 12, 2024
10
TROXLER, JOSEPH G.
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualCORDOVA, TN
$3,300
Jan 16, 2024

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

ID: P000048

Top Contributors

10

1
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
OrganizationEL CAJON, CA
$3,300
Apr 18, 2024
2
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
OrganizationEL CAJON, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
3
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Sep 27, 2024
4
DIMEMMO, COLETTE
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualFORT MYERS, FL
$6,600
Oct 24, 2024
5
PUDWILL, JAMES
IndividualNIPOMO, CA
$6,600
Sep 16, 2024
6
GELBMAN, JOEL
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$6,600
Sep 16, 2024
7
GELBMAN, JOEL
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$6,600
Aug 26, 2024
8
PUDWILL, JAMES
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualNIPOMO, CA
$6,600
Aug 3, 2024
9
WILSON, CELIA R
OIL AND GAS β€’ SELF-EMPLOYED
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$5,800
Mar 31, 2024
10
WILSON, CELIA R
SELF β€’ OIL AND GAS
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$5,800
Apr 9, 2024

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

ID: D000634

Top Contributors

10

1
REPUBLICAN MAINSTREET PARTNERSHIP PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$5,000
Sep 18, 2024
2
BILLION, JOSEPH C
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualBOZEMAN, MT
$13,200
Dec 31, 2023
3
BILLION, PEDER J
BILLION DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM β€’ OWNER
IndividualBOZEMAN, MT
$13,200
Dec 31, 2023
4
DURRETT, STEVEN
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualBILLINGS, MT
$13,200
May 1, 2024
5
BARNARD, MARY
HOMEMAKER β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualBOZEMAN, MT
$6,600
Aug 1, 2024
6
BARNARD, TIMOTHY
BARNARD CONST. CO. β€’ CHAIRMAN
IndividualBOZEMAN, MT
$6,600
Aug 1, 2024
7
GREGORY, JOSEPH R.
IndividualPINEY FLATS, TN
$6,600
Jul 15, 2024
8
PLANTE, THOMAS
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualHENDERSONVILLE, TN
$6,600
Sep 10, 2024
9
MENHOLT, DENNY
MENHOLT AUTO GROUP β€’ AUTO DEALER
IndividualBILLINGS, MT
$6,600
Aug 12, 2024
10
GALT, SHARRIE
IndividualMARTINSDALE, MT
$6,600
Nov 1, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

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Total contributions: $126,003

Top Donors - Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • +Agribusinessconfidence 0.80

    Section 2(a)(3) mentions stabilizing and reducing the threat to domestic animal agriculture, which could benefit agribusiness by protecting their livestock and safeguarding the domestic food supply.

  • Section 2(a)(3) mentions stabilizing and reducing the threat to domestic animal agriculture, which could benefit meat and dairy processing industries by protecting their livestock and safeguarding the domestic food supply.

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

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