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Spittlebug Act
10/28/2022, 1:46 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5362
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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Current Status of Bill HR 5362
Bill HR 5362 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2019. Bill HR 5362 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 9, 2019. Bill HR 5362's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of December 9, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5362
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5362
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Agricultural research
- Animal and plant health
- Insects
- Pest management
- Research administration and funding
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5362
Spittlebug Act
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize spittlebug research and extension grants, and for other purposes.
Spittlebug Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5362
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