Amy Klobuchar Questions Brooke Rollins On New World Screwworm Response

Sen. Amy Klobuchar questioned Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins about the federal response to the growing threat posed by the New World screwworm and whether staffing reductions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture could affect preparedness efforts. During a Senate hearing, Klobuchar raised concerns about staffing levels within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, while Rollins argued the department has significantly increased the number of employees focused specifically on combating the screwworm threat. Rollins said the USDA has prioritized resources toward addressing what officials view as one of the most significant agricultural threats facing the country. The exchange highlights ongoing debates over federal workforce reductions, agricultural biosecurity, livestock protection, and how government agencies allocate resources to respond to emerging threats. #BrookeRollins #AmyKlobuchar #USDA #Screwworm #Agriculture #Farming #Livestock #FoodSupply #Congress #SenateHearing #GovernmentAccountability #DOGE #Politics #AgricultureNews #TheCenterSquare