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“Real” · Article I
CONSTITUTIONAL
Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
Sponsor:
John Fetterman, PA-Senate, D
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Framers’ confidence: 0.75
The majority found the bill constitutional as a valid exercise of Congress's enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1, 3, and 18. Agricultural pest control research directly affects interstate commerce and the general welfare
“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft
Would Pass
Spotted Lanternfly Control Research and Extension Grant Act of 2025
Honors Democratic priorities: targeted federal investment in environmental protection and agricultural sustainability, with emphasis on science-based solutions and public education. Honors Republican priorities: limited federal role through state-led grants, cost-sharing requirem…
Funding: Reallocation of existing USDA discre
$20 million per year for fiv
Sunset 5y
Oversight: USDA Office of Inspector
2 citations
Path: ~300 House votes: 180 Democrats + 120 Republicans from agriculture-heavy districts; ~70 Senate votes: 45 Democrats + 25 Republicans from states with significant fruit and vine crops.
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