119th Congress
H.R. 9976
SWAT Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- David G. Valadao(R-CA)
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2026
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Committees
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Andrea Salinas (D-OR)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 27, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. - Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in House