H.R. 5614 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Sep 26, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRaising awareness of spotted lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that damages lots of plants—from grapevines and fruit trees to hardwood forests. This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to run a national campaign to teach the public what these insects are and how to recognize them.
How it affects you
If you garden, farm, grow grapes or fruit, or care about forests, you'd benefit from knowing how to spot and deal with this pest. The campaign would help everyday people understand the threat and potentially take action to protect plants in their area.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 26, 2025)
If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to carry out a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of the spotted lanternfly. This invasive plant hopper feeds on a wide range of plants, including grapevines, hops, stone fruit trees, and hardwood trees.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5614
A BILL
If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7) · Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 26, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.”