Spotted lanternflies are an invasive insect species originally from Asia that has spread rapidly across the eastern United States, damaging vineyards, orchards, hop yards, and other agricultural operations. The "If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025" directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to launch a nationwide public awareness campaign about the pest, placing public service announcements on television, radio, and billboards in areas where spotted lanternflies are most prevalent. The campaign would inform the public that spotted lanternflies are an invasive threat to local agriculture and encourage people to kill the insects when they encounter them. The bill does not specify a funding amount, leaving campaign specifics to the Secretary of Agriculture's judgment.
Congressional Summary
If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to carry out a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of the spotted lanternfly. This invasive plant hopper feeds on a wide range of plants, including grapevines, hops, stone fruit trees, and hardwood trees.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-09-26
- Date Added
- 2026-06-23
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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