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119th Congress Agriculture and Food

H.R. 9976: SWAT Act of 2026

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 27, 2026
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jul 27, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

1

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Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1David Valadao R-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jul 27, 2026Introduced in the House by David Valadao.
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  1. Jul 27, 2026Introduced in House
  2. Jul 27, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.