HB3867: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include spotted lanternfly control research and development as high-priority research and extension initiative, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill amends a 1990 agriculture law to make spotted lanternfly control research a high-priority focus area. Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects that damage crops and plants. The bill directs increased funding and research efforts toward finding ways to control this pest. It affects agricultural researchers, universities, and farmers dealing with lanternfly infestations. The bill is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress.
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HB3867: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
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Sponsors
Joseph Morelle
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (52)
Nicholas Langworthy
Chrissy Houlahan
Mike Kelly
Brian Fitzpatrick
Zoe Lofgren