Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4708

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

Spotted Lanternfly: Research and Control Grants

Jul 23, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

StalledNext up: A house committeeNo action in 12 months

A house committee must act next: committee consideration.

Companion bill: Agriculture: Research Funding to Combat Spotted Lanternflies →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since July 2025

Senate

President

Law

Could go either way

The bill has strong support from both parties because the insect is a major threat to crops. It will likely be included in a larger package of farming laws later this year.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Companion
Identical companion bill S. 5200 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 5200 (119th) →

Key Points

This bill makes the spotted lanternfly a top priority for federal agricultural research. It allows the government to give out grants to find new ways to stop this invasive insect from spreading and damaging crops.
Farmers and researchers would get more help developing tools and treatments to kill the bugs. This is important because the spotted lanternfly can destroy vineyards, fruit trees, and forests if it is not controlled.
The plan also keeps several other important farming research programs running until 2030. By extending these programs, Congress ensures that scientists have the long-term funding they need to protect the nation's food supply.

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Milestones

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Jul 23, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Jul 23, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act

Bill NumberHR 4708

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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(40)

D: 24R: 16

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