New fund would help fruit growers fight invasive pest damaging crops.
This bill would create a new fund to study and fight the spotted wing drosophila. This invasive fly harms many fruit crops. Fruit growers, especially those of berries and stone fruits, would get help to reduce lost income. The fund would set aside $6.5 million each year for five years to protect these crops.
Today, there is no specific fund under the Plant Protection Act dedicated to fighting the spotted wing drosophila. If this bill becomes law, a new fund would be created within the Department of Agriculture, setting aside $6.5 million annually for five years to support research and efforts to control this pest.
S 3810 · 119th Congress · February 9, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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