Bill · H.R. 4708· House(119-HR-4708)

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

Age: 69 years

New York

Introduced: 7/23/2025
Last activity: 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsored by: Joseph Morelle
Cosponsors: - 24 - 16

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act," seeks to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It aims to include spotted lanternfly control as a high-priority research and extension initiative. Specifically, it would allow for research and extension grants to develop and share tools and treatments to fight the Spotted Lanternfly. Additionally, the bill updates certain dates within the existing Act from 2023 to 2030.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill prioritizes research and extension to provide farmers with treatments to combat the spotted lanternfly.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill funds research and extension to develop tools and treatments to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The bill provides resources to manage invasive species that threaten rural agricultural landscapes.