Improving Pest and Disease Preparedness for Specialty Crops Act

The Improving Pest and Disease Preparedness for Specialty Crops Act directs federal funding toward high-risk states to better manage plant pests and diseases. It increases the annual budget for these preparedness activities from $5 million to $12 million and adds $150 million for future years. Additionally, the law requires that cooperative agreements for these funds prioritize states identified as having a higher risk for crop threats. These changes aim to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent and respond to agricultural emergencies in specialty crop production.