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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 7, 2023
Last action Jun 7, 2023
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Committee
1
Jun 7, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
upper
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Fetterman
DDemocratic
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
J.D. Vance
RRepublican
Co
Jack Reed
DDemocratic
Co
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
DDemocratic
Co
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
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