HR 487

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

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

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Ed Case [D-HI-1]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Agriculture and Food
Introduced
2025-01-16
Latest action
2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • 2025-01-16: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-16: Introduced in House