HR 7798
SWAT Act of 2024
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Bill overview
This bill, the Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2024, creates a fund within the Department of Agriculture to support research and efforts to combat the damage caused by the spotted wing drosophila, an invasive insect that harms many U.S. fruit crops. The bill recognizes the significant economic impact of this pest on industries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. It authorizes $6.5 million in initial funding for this research and mitigation work, overseen by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer
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