Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

United States118th CongressHR-2881House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 1, 2023

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    House of Representatives

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E359-360)

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

    House of Representatives

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