HR 9976 119th Congress
SWAT Act of 2026
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsors
![Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]](https://bioguide.congress.gov/bioguide/photo/V/V000129.jpg)
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.
Actions
2026-07-27T00:00:00
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-07-27T00:00:00
Introduced in House
2026-07-27T00:00:00
Introduced in House
Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food
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