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If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5614| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (19)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to launch a comprehensive national awareness campaign focused on spotted lanternflies . The primary goal of this initiative is to significantly increase public knowledge and understanding of these invasive pests. As part of the campaign, the Secretary will be required to place public service announcements on television, radio, and billboards, particularly in areas with a high incidence of spotted lanternflies. These announcements will inform individuals that spotted lanternflies are an invasive pest posing a significant threat to local agriculture. Furthermore, the campaign will actively encourage the public to kill any spotted lanternflies they encounter, supplementing these efforts with other appropriate awareness tools.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5614| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to launch a comprehensive national awareness campaign focused on spotted lanternflies . The primary goal of this initiative is to significantly increase public knowledge and understanding of these invasive pests. As part of the campaign, the Secretary will be required to place public service announcements on television, radio, and billboards, particularly in areas with a high incidence of spotted lanternflies. These announcements will inform individuals that spotted lanternflies are an invasive pest posing a significant threat to local agriculture. Furthermore, the campaign will actively encourage the public to kill any spotted lanternflies they encounter, supplementing these efforts with other appropriate awareness tools.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (19)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted