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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5362

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential 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

Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard
HawaiiDemocrat
David Scott
David Scott
GeorgiaDemocrat
Ed Case
Ed Case
HawaiiDemocrat

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