Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

This bill makes fighting the spotted lanternfly a top research priority for the Department of Agriculture. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species from Asia that damages many crops and plants including grapes, apples, hops, walnuts, and hardwood trees. The bill allows grants to develop research-based tools and treatments to combat this pest. It also extends funding through 2030 for various other agriculture research programs, including those focused on pulse crops, food safety training, pollinator protection, bee colony collapse disorder, and a nationwide honey bee health monitoring program.

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