Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 by Rep. Ed Case
It's waiting on a committee vote to reach the full chamber. Most bills never leave this stage.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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