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New Fund to Combat Fruit Pest: Protecting Crops and Farmer Incomes.

This new act establishes a special fund within the Department of Agriculture to finance research and activities aimed at combating the spotted wing drosophila. This pest causes significant damage to fruit crops like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, directly impacting farmers' incomes and fruit prices for consumers. With this fund, farmers can expect support in protecting their crops, which should help stabilize the fruit market.
Key points
A fund is established within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to combat the invasive spotted wing drosophila fruit pest.
The fund will support research on the pest and activities to mitigate its negative impact on crops.
An allocation of $6.5 million annually is authorized for this purpose from 2022 to 2028, aiming to protect farmers' incomes and fruit availability.
Farmers growing fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, and cherries may experience positive effects due to reduced crop losses.
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Print number: 117_S_4745
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SWAT Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4745.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A fund is established within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to combat the invasive spotted wing drosophila fruit pest.
  • The fund will support research on the pest and activities to mitigate its negative impact on crops.
  • An allocation of $6.5 million annually is authorized for this purpose from 2022 to 2028, aiming to protect farmers' incomes and fruit availability.
  • Farmers growing fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, and cherries may experience positive effects due to reduced crop losses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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