H.R. 5614: If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the "If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025," aims to raise public awareness about spotted lanternflies, which are considered an invasive pest threatening local agriculture. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill proposes:

National Awareness Campaign

The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with executing a national campaign focused on educating the public about the spotted lanternfly.

Required Activities

As part of the campaign, the Secretary must engage in several key activities:

Public Service Announcements: The Secretary will initiate public service announcements through various media channels, including:

Television
Radio
Billboards

These announcements will primarily target areas where spotted lanternflies are frequently found, aiming to:

Inform the public that spotted lanternflies are invasive pests posing a threat to local agriculture.
Encourage individuals to kill any spotted lanternflies they may encounter.

Other Awareness Tools: The Secretary may also utilize additional methods to disseminate the information described above, as deemed appropriate.

Overall Objective

The overarching goal of the bill is to mobilize the public to recognize and combat the spread of spotted lanternflies through increased awareness and proactive measures.