House bill · H.R. 9976 (119th Congress)
SWAT Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: David G. Valadao (U.S. Representative, CA-22, Republican)
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Summary
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.
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Committee
House Committee on Agriculture · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jul 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jul 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Jul 27, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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