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Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

Introduced: January 21, 2021 Introduced by: Case, Ed Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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Became law
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E51-52)
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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 February 24, 2021

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 388: Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-388/
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"H.R. 388: Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-388/.
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H.R. 388, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-388/.
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