H.R. 9976 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Jul 27, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds research on invasive fruit-damaging insect
This bill would set up a fund to pay for research and activities aimed at fighting spotted wing drosophila, an invasive insect from East Asia that damages berry and stone fruit crops across the United States. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, would run this fund.
How it affects you
If you grow berries like raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries, or stone fruits like peaches and cherries, this could help protect your crops from this damaging pest. Consumers might also benefit from better supplies and potentially lower prices for these fruits as farmers get better tools to deal with the problem.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 27, 2026)
Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026 or the SWAT Act of 2026
This bill directs the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to establish a fund for research relating to, and activities to mitigate the negative effects of, spotted wing drosophila. Spotted wing drosophila is an invasive species of insect from East Asia that has caused significant damage to unripe berry and stone fruit crops in the United States, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, plums, and cherries.
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.
2nd SessionH. R. 9976
A BILL
SWAT Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. David G. Valadao (R-CA-22) · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 27, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.”