Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 9, 2019Agriculture and Food
H.R. 5362
Spittlebug Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 9, 2019)
Spittlebug Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive research and extension grants to (1) develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect known as the spittlebug (Cercopoidea); and (2) establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected, or at risk of being affected by, the insect.
What just happenedDec 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2](D-HI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 9, 2019
- Dec 9, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Dec 9, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 9, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House