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Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

Introduced: April 26, 2023 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
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Apr 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 26, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E359-360)
Apr 26, 2023
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 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 visual, x-ray, and canine 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 the inspections. 

What's happening now June 1, 2023

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2