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Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 27, 2026Agriculture and Food
H.R. 9976

SWAT Act of 2026

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 27, 2026)

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.

What just happenedJul 27, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22](R-CA)Sponsor
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