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S. 5200

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Summary

S. 5200, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, was introduced in the Senate on Jul 30, 2026 by Sen. John Fetterman (D) with 4 co-sponsors. It was referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry, and last saw action on Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Record

Text

S. 5200 has 4 co-sponsors.

sb5200/introduced-in-senate.txt
119 S5200 IS: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
 U.S. Senate
 2026-07-30
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 II  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  S. 5200  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   July 30, 2026   Mr. Fetterman  (for himself,  Mr. McCormick , and  Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the  Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry    A BILL
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include spotted lanternfly control research and development as a high-priority research and extension initiative, and for other purposes.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act  .
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Including spotted lanternfly control research and development as a high-priority research and extension initiative
Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following:
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Spotted lanternfly control
Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating research-based tools and treatments to combat the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula).
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Reauthorization of high-priority research and extension initiatives
Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925 ) is amended by striking  2023  each place it appears and inserting  2028 .

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2026-07-30
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Passed House
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

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Introduced in Senate Jul 30, 2026

sb5200/introduced-in-senate.md

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Introduced in Senate (07/30/2026)

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 and reauthorizes other USDA research and extension initiatives.

The bill specifically allows grants for developing and disseminating research-based tools and treatments to combat the spotted lanternfly, which is an invasive species native to Asia that feeds on a wide range of crops and plants (e.g., grapes, apples, hops, walnuts, and hardwood trees).

Further, the bill reauthorizes USDA grants to support competitive specialized research and extension activities, including high-priority areas, through FY2028. The bill also specifically reauthorizes through FY2028

  • the Pulse Crop Health Initiative;
  • the Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network;
  • pollinator protection research and extension grants;
  • increased USDA capacity and infrastructure to address and conduct research on colony collapse disorder and other pollinator issues; and
  • a USDA-conducted nationwide honey bee pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance program.

Sponsors

Sen. John Fetterman (D) sponsors S. 5200, and 4 members have co-sponsored it, 2 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

S. 5200 went before 1 committee: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Referred To · Jul 30, 2026 · 334 Bills

Actions

S. 5200 has taken 2 actions since Jul 30, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 30, 2026
Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Jul 30, 2026
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Introduced in Senate

Votes

S. 5200 has not gone to a roll call.

1 bill is related to S. 5200.

Titles

S. 5200 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act — Display Title
  • Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include spotted lanternfly control research and development as a high-priority research and extension initiative, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S. 5200 under Agriculture and Food, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S. 5200’s is Agriculture and Food.

s5200/policy-areas.txt
Agriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

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