HR 5362 · 116th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Spittlebug Act

Introduced 2019-12-09· Sponsored by Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.(2019-12-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Spittlebug Act This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive research and extension grants to (1) develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect known as the spittlebug (Cercopoidea); and (2) establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected, or at risk of being affected by, the insect.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]HI
Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]GA