H.R. 4708: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
This bill, titled the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, proposes to make amendments to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with the goal of enhancing efforts to control the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect species. The main provisions of the bill include:
Inclusion of Spotted Lanternfly Control as High-Priority Research
The bill aims to add the control of the Spotted Lanternfly as a high-priority initiative eligible for research and extension grants. Specifically, the bill allows for:
- Research aimed at developing practical tools and treatments to combat the Spotted Lanternfly.
- Resources to support the dissemination of research findings and effective pest management strategies related to the Spotted Lanternfly.
Reauthorization of Research Initiatives
The bill also seeks to extend the authorization for high-priority research and extension initiatives from the year 2023 to 2030. This change would ensure that funding and support for various agricultural research initiatives, including those targeting invasive species like the Spotted Lanternfly, continue for an additional seven years.
Overall Purpose
The overarching goal of the bill is to bolster federal efforts to understand and control the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, which can have significant impacts on agriculture, particularly in regions where it is prevalent. By making the control of this pest a research priority, the bill aims to mobilize resources to mitigate its economic and ecological effects.
Funding Availability
The inclusion of the Spotted Lanternfly control in high-priority initiatives opens potential avenues for funding to researchers and agricultural extension services working on innovative solutions to manage and reduce the population of this harmful insect.
Implications for Farmers and Agriculture
This bill acknowledges the importance of protecting agricultural interests by facilitating research that could lead to better management practices. Farmers, particularly those in affected regions, may benefit from improved strategies and tools developed through the research authorized by this bill.
Process of Implementation
If passed, the bill would require relevant federal agencies to implement the research initiatives, review grant applications, and facilitate collaboration among scientists, farmers, and extension programs to ensure effective pest management practices are developed and shared.
Relevant Companies
- PEP - PepsiCo, Inc.: Agriculture and forestry sectors affected by the Spotted Lanternfly could influence beverage ingredient sourcing.
- ADM - Archer-Daniels-Midland Company: Potential impacts on agricultural production might affect commodity prices and supply chains.
- DOW - Dow Inc.: As a producer of agricultural chemicals, changes in pest management strategies could influence product development and sales.
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TrackJoseph D. Morelle
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TrackRobert Bresnahan
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TrackAndré Carson
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TrackJim Costa
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TrackMadeleine Dean
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TrackDebbie Dingell
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TrackDwight Evans
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TrackMike Kelly
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TrackRaja Krishnamoorthi
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TrackNick LaLota
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TrackNicholas A. Langworthy
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TrackMichael Lawler
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TrackSummer L. Lee
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TrackStephen F. Lynch
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TrackNicole Malliotakis
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TrackSarah McBride
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TrackGrace Meng
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TrackDaniel Meuser
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TrackJamie Raskin
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TrackPatrick Ryan
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TrackMary Gay Scanlon
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TrackMikie Sherrill
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TrackChristopher H. Smith
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TrackElise M. Stefanik
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TrackSuhas Subramanyam
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TrackClaudia Tenney
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TrackShri Thanedar
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TrackMike Thompson
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TrackRashida Tlaib
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TrackDavid G. Valadao
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Jul. 23, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jul. 23, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. |
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