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HR 801 110th Congress House

Great Lakes Invasive Species Control Act

Official title: To amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to require application to all vessels equipped with ballast water tanks, includi… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to require application to all vessels equipped with ballast water tanks, including vessels that are not carrying ballast water, the requirement to carry out exchange of ballast water or alternative ballast water management methods prior to entry into any port within the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 5, 2007 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative procedureAquatic pestsArmed Forces and National SecurityCoast guard
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CongressCongressional reporting requirementsDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Homeland SecurityEnvironmental researchGovernment Operations and PoliticsGreat LakesInfrastructureLawMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine terminalsNon-native speciesPest controlScience, Technology, CommunicationsShips
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 6, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb 5, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 5, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 6, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Great Lakes Invasive Species Control Act - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to apply requirements directing vessels equipped with ballast water tanks to carry out exchange of ballast water or alternative ballast water management methods prior to entry into any port within the Great Lakes to vessels that are not carrying ballast water. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to conduct a study of the effectiveness of alternative ballast water management methods in reducing the threat of invasive species to the Great Lakes.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 14, 2007
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Feb 14, 2007
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Feb 5, 2007
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 5, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 801: Great Lakes Invasive Species Control Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-801/
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"H.R. 801: Great Lakes Invasive Species Control Act." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-801/.
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H.R. 801, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-801/.
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