Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

House Bill 5506 - Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5506 Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5506

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

This bill directs the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to conduct visual, x-ray, and canine 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 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 inspections.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5506

Bill HR 5506 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5506 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5506's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. as of January 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5506

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5506

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Customs enforcement

- Government information and archives

- Hawaii

- Horticulture and plants

- Intergovernmental relations

- Pest management

- Postal service

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5506

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 by requiring preclearance quarantine inspections for all movement to or from the State of Hawaii by either domestic or international travel, and for other purposes.

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act