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Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-931| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2021
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2021 This bill addresses transfers between Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana of water that contains invasive species. The bill exempts certain water transfers between public water supplies in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana from prohibitions on illegal trade of plants and wildlife. Specifically, the prohibitions do not apply to covered water transfers containing prohibited species if the species are present in both public water supplies before the transfer, the water is subject to mitigation measures, and the water is transferred directly between the supplies; or the water is transferred in a closed conveyance system, such as a pipe system, and sent directly to treatment facilities where the species will be destroyed. The costs of the mitigation measures must be borne by the entity that sells the water for financial gain. Finally, the bill establishes notification requirements for water transfers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-29
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1807
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2017
Feb 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-277
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-29
    Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1807
    Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2017


  • February 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-277
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • April 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

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Related Bills

  • S 117-277: Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2021
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Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-931| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2021
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2021 This bill addresses transfers between Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana of water that contains invasive species. The bill exempts certain water transfers between public water supplies in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana from prohibitions on illegal trade of plants and wildlife. Specifically, the prohibitions do not apply to covered water transfers containing prohibited species if the species are present in both public water supplies before the transfer, the water is subject to mitigation measures, and the water is transferred directly between the supplies; or the water is transferred in a closed conveyance system, such as a pipe system, and sent directly to treatment facilities where the species will be destroyed. The costs of the mitigation measures must be borne by the entity that sells the water for financial gain. Finally, the bill establishes notification requirements for water transfers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-29
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1807
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2017
Feb 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-277
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-29
    Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1807
    Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2017


  • February 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-277
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • April 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 117-277: Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aquatic ecologyArkansasCrimes against animals and natural resourcesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchLouisianaTexasTrade restrictionsWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protection