HR 9976 · In committee · last action July 27, 2026
<p><strong>Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026 or the SWAT Act of 2026</strong></p><p>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.</p>
David Valadao (R-CA)
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<p><strong>Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026 or the SWAT Act of 2026</strong></p><p>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.</p>