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H.R. 9976 · 119th CongressAgriculture and Food

SWAT Act of 2026 has not moved since its introduction on Jul 27, 2026, with one cosponsor, a Democrat

Sponsored by Valadao, David G. R-CA · 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat, 0 Republicans
IntroducedJul 27, 2026
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Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
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What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 79 words.

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.

Context
Committees
House Agriculture Committee
Policy area
Agriculture and Food: 14 of 2,036 bills became law, 113th–118th (0.7%)
Sponsor
2 of 74 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in house · 267 words
Latest action
Jul 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]