HR 5362
Spittlebug Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Spittlebug Act, aims to help farmers and communities deal with spittlebugs, a type of insect that can damage crops. It authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide grants for research and development of methods to control spittlebugs, as well as for creating comprehensive pest management programs in areas where they are a problem. The bill modifies existing legislation to specifically include spittlebug research and management within the Department of Agriculture’s grant programs.
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Tulsi Gabbard
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