H.R. 5614 Introduced Agriculture and Food

If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out an awareness campaign with respect to spotted lanternflies.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] Introduced September 26, 2025 Cosponsors 20 (6 R, 14 D) Latest action September 26, 2025

Summary

If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025
This 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 26, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  2. Sep 26, 2025 Introduced in House

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