SWAT Act of 2026
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 9, 2026)
Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026 or the SWAT Act of 2026
This bill directs the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to establish a fund for research relating to, and activities to mitigate the negative effects of, spotted wing drosophila. Spotted wing drosophila is an invasive species of insect from East Asia that has caused significant damage to unripe berry and stone fruit crops in the United States, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, plums, and cherries.
What just happenedFeb 9, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 9, 2026
- Feb 9, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Feb 9, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate