If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5614
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Agriculture and Food
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-26: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-22T17:00:09Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the legislation This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to implement a national public awareness campaign focused on spotted lanternflies, an invasive pest.
Key provisions outlined
- The Secretary of Agriculture must run a campaign to increase public knowledge about spotted lanternflies.
- Required activities include placing public service announcements on television, radio, and billboards in areas with high spotted lanternfly incidence. These announcements must explain that the insects are an invasive pest threatening local agriculture and encourage people to kill any they encounter.
- The Secretary may use additional awareness tools deemed appropriate to convey the same information.
Significant changes to existing law introduced The bill creates a new statutory requirement for the Department of Agriculture to conduct this specific awareness campaign. It does not amend or repeal any existing statutes.
Potential impacts on government agencies, citizens, or international relations
- Government agencies: The Department of Agriculture would be responsible for developing and executing the campaign, including placement of announcements and selection of additional tools.
- Citizens: Residents in affected areas would receive increased information about the pest and be encouraged to take direct action against it.
- International relations: No provisions address or affect international matters.
Main stakeholders affected by this legislation
- The Secretary of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture.
- The general public, particularly in regions with high spotted lanternfly populations.
- Agricultural producers and related industries that may benefit from reduced pest damage.
Notable legal, constitutional, or political implications The legislation imposes a new administrative duty on a federal agency but does not raise apparent constitutional issues or alter legal rights. It contains no enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or funding authorizations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
Cosponsors (20)
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19], Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-26: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2025-09-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025 — issued 2025-09-26 — PDF (2 pages)