H.R. 388 — Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act

This section directs the Secretary of Agriculture, not later than one year after enactment, to offer to enter into a contract with a covered institution (i.e., land-grant college or university or non-land-grant college of agriculture, as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103) to review the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program, which is carried out by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in coordination with the Texas Animal Health Commission to eradicate cattle fever ticks and prevent associated diseases such as bovine babesiosis. The review must evaluate (1) the program's effectiveness in preventing and reducing the spread of tick-borne illnesses in cattle; (2) benefits to and compliance burdens on cattle producers; (3) treatment protocols; and (4) Federal and State funds allocated to the program for the most recent fiscal year, including per research project. Not later than one year after entering the contract, the Secretary must submit to the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry a report containing the review results and recommendations for program improvements, including reducing compliance burdens on cattle producers.