H.R. 487 · 119th Congress
Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ed Case
- Introduced
- 2025-01-16
- Latest action
- 2025-01-16 · Introduced in House
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.