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Introduced
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
In Committee
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include spotted lanternfly control research and development as high-priority research and extension initiative, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to address the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect species that poses significant threats to agriculture. Specifically, the bill adds spotted lanternfly control research and development as a high-priority research and extension initiative, which means the U.S. Department of Agriculture can now provide grants to develop and share research-based tools and treatments to combat this pest. The scientific name of the spotted lanternfly is Lycorma delicatula, and it is known for causing substantial damage to crops and trees. Additionally, the bill extends the authorization for high-priority research and extension initiatives from 2023 to 2030, ensuring continued funding and support for agricultural research programs. The bill is officially titled the "Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act" and aims to support scientific efforts to manage and control this destructive invasive species.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (35)
Joe Morelle (D)*,
Robert Bresnahan (R),
André Carson (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Mike Kelly (R),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Nick LaLota (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Summer Lee (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Sarah McBride (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Dan Meuser (R),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Pat Ryan (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
David Valadao (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (on 07/23/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4708/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4708/BILLS-119hr4708ih.pdf |
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