118th Congress Agriculture and Food
S. 1837: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
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Summary
This bill includes combatting the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area.
The bill specifically allows grants for developing and disseminating research-based tools and treatments to combat the spotted lanternfly, which is an invasive species native to China that feeds on a wide range of crops and plants (e.g., grapes, apples, hops, walnuts, and hardwood trees).
Further, the bill reauthorizes USDA grants to support competitive specialized research and extension activities, including high-priority areas, through FY2028. The bill also specifically reauthorizes through FY2028
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- the Pulse Crop Health Initiative;
- the Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network;
- pollinator protection research and extension grants;
- increased USDA capacity and infrastructure to address and conduct research on colony collapse disorder and other pollinator issues; and
- a USDA-conducted nationwide honey bee pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance program.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Sherrod Brown D-OHOriginal
- Robert Casey D-PAOriginal
- Kirsten Gillibrand D-NYOriginal
- Charles Schumer D-NYOriginal
- James David Vance R-OHOriginal
- Peter Welch D-VT
- Benjamin Cardin D-MD
- Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI
- Richard Blumenthal D-CT
- Cory Booker D-NJ
- Christopher Coons D-DE
- Chris Van Hollen D-MD
- Ron Wyden D-OR
- Christopher Murphy D-CT
- John Reed D-RI
Who scored on this bill
- 1John Fetterman SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by John Fetterman.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.