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119th Congress Agriculture and Food

H.R. 4708: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 23, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
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  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jul 23, 2025

This bill includes combatting the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area and reauthorizes other USDA research and extension initiatives.

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 Asia 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 FY2030. The bill also specifically reauthorizes through FY2030

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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

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

40

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Joseph Morelle D-NY SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. Jul 23, 2025Introduced in the House by Joseph Morelle.
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  1. Jul 23, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Jul 23, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.