SWAT Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
The Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026, or SWAT Act, would direct the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to create a fund. This fund would support research and activities aimed at reducing the harm caused by spotted wing drosophila, an invasive insect. The insect damages various fruit crops, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, plums, and cherries.
The bill specifically addresses the damage caused by this pest, which the Department of Agriculture estimates leads to significant revenue losses for certain fruit crops. The fund would be administered by APHIS, which would decide who receives grants or cooperative agreements for research and mitigation efforts. Funds could be appropriated for five fiscal years, starting with the year the bill becomes law.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by Congress or signed into law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
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.
Timeline
27 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9976 do?
- The Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026, or SWAT Act, would direct the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to create a fund. This fund would support research and activities aimed at reducing the harm caused by spotted wing drosophila, an invasive insect. The insect damages various fruit crops, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, plums, and cherries. The bill specifically addresses the damage caused by this pest, which the Department of Agriculture estimates leads to significant revenue losses for certain fruit crops. The fund would be administered by APHIS, which would decide who receives grants or cooperative agreements for research and mitigation efforts. Funds could be appropriated for five fiscal years, starting with the year the bill becomes law. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by Congress or signed into law.
- Has H.R. 9976 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9976. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9976?
- H.R. 9976 was sponsored by Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9976?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (27 Jul 2026).
Related bills in Agriculture and Food
Improving Access to WIC Act
Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
RAISE Act of 2026
Red Meat Inspection Exemption Act
More bills from Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
Recognizing the importance of biodiversity conservation, welcoming the Republic of Armenia as host of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and supporting the protection of Armenia's sovereign territory and natural heritage.
To amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes.
ROMA Act
Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.