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Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-5506| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2020
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 19, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1625; CR H12285)
Jan 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • December 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • December 19, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1625; CR H12285)


  • January 13, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Agriculture and Food

Aviation and airportsCustoms enforcementGovernment information and archivesHawaiiHorticulture and plantsIntergovernmental relationsPest managementPostal serviceUser charges and fees

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-5506| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2020
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.
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Timeline
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 19, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1625; CR H12285)
Jan 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • December 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • December 19, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1625; CR H12285)


  • January 13, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCustoms enforcementGovernment information and archivesHawaiiHorticulture and plantsIntergovernmental relationsPest managementPostal serviceUser charges and fees