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HR. 487 · 119th Congress

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

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Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced by: Ed Case (D · HI-01)
Bill ID: 119hr487
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Summary

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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 for high-risk invasive species and agricultural materials. User fees must be prescribed and collected to cover the cost of the inspections.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/16/2025

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