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Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

Introduced: December 19, 2019 Introduced by: Case, Ed Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 19, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1625; CR H12285)
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

This bill directs the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to conduct visual, x-ray, and canine preclearance quarantine inspections for high-risk invasive species and agricultural materials on persons, baggage, cargo, and any other articles destined for direct movement to or from the state of Hawaii.

The inspections must be conducted at airports, ports, and postal sorting facilities.

APHIS must also consult with the state of Hawaii to develop and publish a list of items subject to inspection.

User fees must be prescribed and collected to cover the cost of inspections.

What's happening now January 13, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2