SWAT Act of 2026

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Introduced 2026-07-27Topic: agriculture food · environment · budget

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

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.

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Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2026-07-27	House	Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.	refer
2026-07-27		Introduced in House	introduce
2026-07-27		Introduced in House	introduce

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