S 1837 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

This bill adds "spotted lanternfly control" as a priority research area under federal agricultural funding. It authorizes grants for developing and sharing practical tools to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly insect (Lycorma delicatula), directly affecting agricultural researchers and extension programs. The key provision modifies existing law to include this specific pest control research within eligible grant programs. The bill also extends the funding authorization period for this priority through 2028. This is a research-focused bill, not a direct regulatory change affecting farmers or consumers.
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 7, 2023 Last action Jun 7, 2023
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Jun 7, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Jun 7, 2023
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