HR 487 · In committee · last action January 16, 2025
<p><strong>Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act </strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>User fees must be prescribed and collected to cover the cost of the inspections.</p>
Ed Case (D-HI)
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<p><strong>Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act </strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>User fees must be prescribed and collected to cover the cost of the inspections.</p>