Valadao and Salinas reintroduce bipartisan legislation to fund research and controls against an invasive crop pest.
Quiver AI Summary
Bill reintroduced: Rep. David Valadao said he reintroduced the Spotted Wing Abatement Trust, or SWAT, Act with Rep. Andrea Salinas. The bipartisan measure would aim to address spotted wing drosophila, an invasive pest that affects soft-skinned fruit crops.
What the proposal would do: The release says the bill would strengthen USDA efforts to contain the pest and support research on control strategies. It also says companion legislation was reintroduced in the Senate by Sens. Gary Peters, Susan Collins, Jon Ossoff, and Jeff Merkley.
Claimed impact: The release says the pest has spread across the West Coast since 2008 and causes more than $700 million in annual losses nationwide. It says the bill would create a dedicated USDA fund for research and management tools, and cites a proposed $6.5 million allocation to APHIS.
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David G. Valadao Fundraising
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David G. Valadao Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by David G. Valadao:
- H.R.9376: TOURS Act
- H.R.9010: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9006: Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act
- H.R.8913: Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act
- H.R.8806: Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026
- H.R.7951: Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act
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