Bill Detail
H.R. 9976
Congress: 119
Title
SWAT Act of 2026
Summary
Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026 or the SWAT Act of 2026 This bill directs the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to establish a fund for research relating to, and activities to mitigate the negative effects of, spotted wing drosophila. Spotted wing drosophila is an invasive species of insect from East Asia that has caused significant damage to unripe berry and stone fruit crops in the United States, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, plums, and cherries.
Sponsor
Rep. David Valadao [R-CA-22]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Status as of Sep 7, 2:03 AM · synced 8d ago
Introduced
2026-07-27
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Bill Engagement
Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026 or the SWAT Act of 2026 This bill directs the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to establish a fund for research relating to, a…