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 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.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E359-360)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Agriculture and Food
Aviation and airportsCustoms enforcementGovernment information and archivesHawaiiHorticulture and plantsIntergovernmental relationsPest managementPostal serviceTravel and tourismUser charges and fees
Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
USA118th CongressHR-2881| House
| Updated: 6/1/2023
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.
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 serviceTravel and tourismUser charges and fees