SWAT Act of 2026
119-HR-9976119th CongressIntroduced Jul 27, 2026Agriculture and Food
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22](R-CA-22)1 cosponsor
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.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 27, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026Library of Congress