SAMDT 3163 — To fund activities relating to the suppression and control of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers.

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AUG 1, 2025

“Amendment SA 3163 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.”

what this changes

This amendment adds specific funding to a large government spending bill to help control outbreaks of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers. These pests can destroy large amounts of crops and grazing land, particularly in the Western United States.

WHY IT MATTERS

Outbreaks of these insects can be economically devastating for agriculture. Without federal funding for suppression, states and local farmers might lack the resources to prevent widespread crop loss.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural communities in Western states are the most directly affected by these pest control efforts.

AMENDS

HR 3944RESOLVING DIFFERENCES

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Targeted Pest Control

Focuses resources on two specific pests known for causing rapid and severe agricultural damage.

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Part of a Larger Budget

The funding is included in a massive annual spending bill that covers everything from military construction to veterans' affairs.

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Western Regional Impact

While the bill is federal, the benefits are concentrated in states where Mormon crickets are a recurring threat to the food supply.

GLOSSARY

Unanimous Consent: A situation where no Senator present objects to a proposal, allowing it to pass quickly without a formal roll-call vote.
Appropriations: Legislation that sets aside specific amounts of federal money for specific government departments and programs.

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SAMDT 3163 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Latest action · Amended bill: summary

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AUG 1, 25

Amendment SA 3163 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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AUG 1, 25

Amendment SA 3163 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Crapo to Amendment SA 3411. (consideration: CR S5190-5192) To fund activities relating to the suppression and control of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers.

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AUG 1, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3163 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Crapo to Amendment SA 3411.

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AUG 1, 25

Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3163 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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To fund activities relating to the suppression and control of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers.

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To fund activities relating to the suppression and control of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers.

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