SB 111-01: You Will Eat Bugs Act of 2022 (Debating)

[West_Midlander]

I would be willing to support a very small amount for this, or a resolution that encourages bug eating. I have eaten bugs and they aren't bad. I haven't had the opportunity to do so that much but it is an interesting enterprise. However, in general, I think subsidies for this should be a regional endeavor.

[West_Midlander]

What kind of figure are we looking at roughly speaking?

The first amount that popped into my head was $10,000 but I'm open to supporting a larger amount.

[West_Midlander]

You Will Eat Bugs Act of 2022

I. Title

The title of this legislation shall be called the “You Will Eat Bugs Act of 2022” and cited as “EBA”

II: Purpose

To establish subsidies for the industry of Crickets and Grasshoppers for human consumption.

III: Establishment of Programs

This legislation will create the “Tasty Bugs Subsidy Initiative” which will provide federal funding for farms to harvest crickets and grasshoppers.

IV: Definitions

a. A “cricket” shall be defined as an insect edible for human consumption in the Grylliodea family of insects.
b. A “grasshopper” shall be defined as a ground-dwelling, herbivorous insects suitable for human consumption.

V: Subsidies
a. A total, determined by amendment,$10,000 shall be allocated evenly to regional governments, statewide governments, and local jurisdictions to farmers willing to harvest insects.

VI: Implementation
a. This shall go into effect one year following the bill’s passage.

Sponsor: Utah Neolib

The gentlewoman from Wisconsin is recognized

Amendment.

[West_Midlander]

Motion for a final vote.

[West_Midlander]

Aye