The announcements mark a major step in efforts to protect Arizona’s livestock industry from the threat of the New World screwworm while allowing cattle imports to safely resume under enhanced biosecurity measures, according to the congressman. “I was proud to join Secretary Rollins for today’s announcement of the reopening of the Douglas Port of Entry alongside this critical investment in Arizona,” Rep. Ciscomani said on Thursday. “Local agriculture leaders and I have been fighting to deliver this sterile fly dispersal facility because Arizona’s livestock industry cannot afford to wait on the New World screwworm threat. This $25 million investment is the direct result of that work, and I’m grateful to Secretary Rollins for listening to Arizona’s producers and delivering on it.” Earlier this month, Rep. Ciscomani also backed the University of Arizona’s successful application for a $3.74 million USDA New World Screwworm Grand Challenge Grant.