HR 9976 119th Congress House Agriculture and Food

SWAT Act of 2026

Introduced: July 27, 2026 Introduced by: Valadao, David G. Republican · California See on congress.gov

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Jul 27, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Jul 27, 2026

Introduced in House

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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.

What's happening now July 27, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Salinas, Andrea

Oregon · Jul 27, 2026

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