S. 1837 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
S. 1837 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 7, 2023, sponsored by John Fetterman with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 7, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act This bill includes combatting the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Fetterman (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2023
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Jun 7, 2023)
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